MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS MAX PRI TIB BRNG 12X63/67; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371)

Patient Problem Impaired Healing (2378)

Event Date 05/30/2014

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that patient underwent a total knee arthroplasty on an unknown date.Subsequently, patient underwent a revision procedure on (b)(6) 2014 due to poly wear and a loosened patella.The tibial bearing and patella were removed and replaced.A review of invoice history indicates patient underwent a knee arthroplasty on (b)(6) 1996.An invoice could not be located to confirm the revision procedure and which components 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 4 states, "loosening, migration, or fracture of the implants can occur due to loss of fixation, trauma, malalignment, malposition, non-union, bone resorption and/or excessive unusual and/or awkward movement and/or activity." number 11 states, "wear and/or deformation of articulating surfaces." this report is number 1 of 2 mdrs filed for the same event (reference 1825034-2014-05617 & 05618).

• Brand Name: MAX PRI TIB BRNG 12X63/67
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• 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: megan haas ; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5743726700
• MDR Report Key: 3885769
• MDR Text Key: 4647367
• Report Number: 0001825034-2014-05617
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRY
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: PK921182
• 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: 05/30/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/20/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 08/10/2000
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 146132
• Device Lot Number: 791340
• Other Device ID Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/30/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/10/1995
• 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
• Patient Age: 49 YR