MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. PROXIMAL INTERPHALANGEAL IMPLANT, SIZE 4; SEMI-CONSTRAINED METAL/POLYMER FINGER JOINT PROSTHESIS

Catalog Number SR PIP-4

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Joint Laxity (4526)

Event Date 10/11/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Revision surgery - instability.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional reporting on this event will be provided as a supplemental report to this document as soon as it becomes available.

Manufacturer Narrative

The agent reported "(the silicone pip that tore due to in-stable collaterals it was revised to a silicone implants of the same size.Female 61 yrs)." the previous surgery and the surgery detailed in this event occurred 5.7 months apart.Note: there was no previous dticket provided or found after a search, therefore, the time in vivo could be determined and the listed items could not be verified.This evaluation is limited in scope as the item(s) associated with this investigation was not returned to djo surgical - austin for examination.The surgery was completed as intended and without incident.If additional information regarding the reported event is submitted at a future date, this investigation will be re-evaluated.There was no other information submitted with this complaint about any patient activities, accidents, or medical contraindications that may have contributed to the reported event.There were no findings during this evaluation that indicate that the reported device(s) was defective.The surgeon performed this procedure to remedy the patient's condition.No further action is deemed necessary.Root cause: the root cause of this complaint was a revision surgery because of a tear due to in-stable collaterals.No other information was submitted with the complaint regarding pre-existing conditions of the patient or any activities the patient was involved in that may have contributed to the event.There are multiple factors that may contribute to an event that are outside of the control of djo surgical.Containment: inventory containment is not required as there are no indications of a product or process issue affecting implant safety or effectiveness.The revision surgery was completed successfully.Device history records review: a review of the device history record(s) show that the reported component(s) used in the previous surgery, when released for use, met design and manufacturing requirements.There were no nonconforming material reports associated with the product(s) that may have contributed to the reported event.The device(s) was verified to have gone through an acceptable sterilization process and was within its expiration date at the time of the previous surgery.Complaint history: customer complaint history of the reported device(s) showed no present trends or on-going issues that are needing a review.

• Brand Name: PROXIMAL INTERPHALANGEAL IMPLANT, SIZE 4
• Type of Device: SEMI-CONSTRAINED METAL/POLYMER FINGER JOINT PROSTHESIS
• Manufacturer (Section D): ENCORE MEDICAL L.P.; 9800 metric blvd; austin TX 78758 5445
• Manufacturer (Section G): ENCORE MEDICAL L.P.; 9800 metric blvd; austin TX 78758 5445
• Manufacturer Contact: james mcmahon ; 9800 metric blvd; austin, TX 78758-5445
• MDR Report Key: 18088690
• MDR Text Key: 327587146
• Report Number: 1644408-2023-01567
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MPK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/06/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/07/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: SR PIP-4
• Device Lot Number: 16699G
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/04/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/20/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 61 YR
• Patient Sex: Female