MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS FREEDOM STD FACE LINER SZ 25; PROSTHESIS, HIP

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923); Material Integrity Problem (2978)

Patient Problem No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 03/18/2014

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that patient underwent a total hip arthroplasty in 1999, and a revision procedure (b)(6) 2006, due to dislocation.Subsequently, patient was revised on (b)(6) 2014, due to dislocation and wear.The freedom head and liner were removed and replaced.

Manufacturer Narrative

Current information is insufficient to permit a conclusion as to the cause of the event.Review of device history records show that lot released with no recorded anomaly or deviation.There are warnings in the package insert that state that this type of event can occur: under possible adverse effects, number 8 states, ¿dislocation and subluxation due to inadequate fixation and improper positioning.Muscle and fibrous tissue laxity can also contribute to these conditions.¿ number 12 states, ¿wear and/or deformation of articulating surfaces." this report is number 2 of 3 mdrs filed for the same patient (reference 1825034-2014-02963 / 02965).

• Brand Name: FREEDOM STD FACE LINER SZ 25
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer Contact: amanda zajicek ; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5743726782
• MDR Report Key: 3754001
• MDR Text Key: 16595561
• Report Number: 0001825034-2014-02964
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWZ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: PK030047
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/19/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/16/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2011
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 11-107324
• Device Lot Number: 826500
• Other Device ID Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/19/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/29/2006
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention