MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US LPS UNIV TIB HIN INS XSM 16MM; LPS AND S-ROM : KNEE TIBIAL INSERT

Catalog Number 198727116

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)

Patient Problem Joint Dislocation (2374)

Event Date 01/29/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Patient had a distal femoral replacement on (b)(6) 2021, patient has a bmi of 46-48 and was getting out of a chair and the poly dislocated.Upon further discovery during this revision surgery, they actually found out that the metal and the poly came apart.Doi: (b)(6), 2021.Dor: (b)(6), 2024.Affected side: unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803 (and/or part 4, as applicable).This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

Please clarify if the tibial insert and tray came apart or did the tibial insert fracture.The insert fractured.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : no device associated with this report was received for examination.The product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the manufacturing or material that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).A records evaluation (mre) was not perform as part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of the post-market surveillance.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.Device history lot : the product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the manufacturing or material that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).A records evaluation (mre) was not performed.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary - patient had a distal femoral replacement on (b)(6) 21, patient has a bmi of 46-48 and was getting out of a chair and the poly dislocated.Upon further discovery during this revision surgery, they actually found out that the metal and the poly came apart.Doi: (b)(6) 2021 dor: (b)(6) 2024 affected side: unknown the product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.See attachment [(b)(4) device photo ad (b)(6) 2024, (b)(4) device photo ad (b)(6) 2024 (1)].The photo investigation revealed that the lps univ tib hin ins xsm 16mm was fractured at the edge of the hinge post.Additionally both components of the device have been dissociated.With the evidence provided we cannot confirm an implant dislocation.With the information provided is not possible to determine a potential cause at this moment.The mode of failure of the device is multi-factorial and consideration must be given to all other potential influences such as surgical process, patient variables (e.G.Activity level and use), anatomical considerations and patient changes over time.Any conclusions from the investigational input provided have to be placed into context with all other relevant factors.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the lps univ tib hin ins xsm 16mm would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is not established, and it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the reported complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.Device history lot - a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device product description: lps univ tib hin ins xsm 16mm product code: 198727116 lot number: jh2336 and no non-conformances or manufacturing irregularities were identified.Device history review - a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device product description: lps univ tib hin ins xsm 16mm product code: (b)(4) lot number: jh2336 and no non-conformances or manufacturing irregularities were identified.

• Brand Name: LPS UNIV TIB HIN INS XSM 16MM
• Type of Device: LPS AND S-ROM : KNEE TIBIAL INSERT
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• Manufacturer (Section G): JTE WARSAW MFG SITE; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18667175
• MDR Text Key: 334847744
• Report Number: 1818910-2024-02640
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KRO
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K091453
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 02/08/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/08/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 198727116
• Device Lot Number: JH2336
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/25/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/30/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: UNKNOWN KNEE TIBIAL TRAY.
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 81 YR
• Patient Sex: Male