MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TORNIER INC UNKNOWN LATITUDE HUMERAL STEM COMPONENT; PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED

Catalog Number UNK_WTB

Device Problem Unstable (1667)

Patient Problem Joint Laxity (4526)

Event Date 05/19/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

The manufacturer became aware of national registry released by the australian orthopaedic association national joint replacement registry.The report provides information on the usage and outcomes of the latitude ev total elbow arthroplasty system.This report includes analysis of the clinical data that was collected on 75 patients, the cases in this study range from 2 may 2005 and 15 april 2021.This report was generated on may 19, 2021.During the review of the registry, it was not possible to establish specific device details, patient information, and no additional device information will be made available.It was reported that 5 patients required revision surgery due to instability.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event could not be confirmed, since the device was not returned for evaluation and no additional information was provided.The device inspection was not possible as the product was not returned for investigation.A review of the device history was not possible because the lot number was not communicated.No corrective actions are required at this time.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.Indications of material, manufacturing, or design related problems were unable to be identified as the lot number were not communicated.More detailed information about the complaint event must be available in order to determine the root cause of the complaint event.If the device is returned or if any additional information is provided, the investigation will be reassessed.H3 other text: device not available.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN LATITUDE HUMERAL STEM COMPONENT
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): TORNIER INC; 10801 nesbitt avenue s; bloomington MN 55437
• Manufacturer (Section G): TORNIER INC; 10801 nesbitt avenue s; bloomington MN 55437
• Manufacturer Contact: anna jusinski ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 19177266
• MDR Text Key: 341000962
• Report Number: 0001649390-2024-00189
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/24/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/24/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: UNK_WTB
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/11/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention