MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS RECAP PF FMRL HD RESURF 50MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problem Complaint, Ill-Defined (2331)

Event Date 02/21/2014

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that patient enrolled in a clinical study underwent a right femoral resurfacing procedure on (b)(6) 2009.During post-operative monitoring, unspecified surgical complications were noted on (b)(6) 2014.These findings were found due to follow up monitoring, there were no symptoms reported by the patient.There has been no reported revision procedure to date.

Manufacturer Narrative

The product identification necessary to review manufacturing history was not provided.Current information is insufficient to permit a conclusion as to the cause of the event.(b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Event description: patient was not enrolled in a clinical study.A retrospective clinical review identified the patient¿s event.

Event Description

As part of a retrospective clinical study, a patient was identified who underwent a right femoral resurfacing procedure on (b)(6) 2009.Subsequently, patient experienced other surgical complications.No revision has been reported.No further information has been provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being filed to relay additional information, which was unknown at the time of the initial medwatch.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.There are warnings in the package insert that state that this type of event can occur: under possible adverse effects, number 9 states, ¿fatigue fracture of component can occur as a result of loss of fixation, strenuous activity, alignment, trauma, non-union, or excessive weight.

Event Description

As part of a retrospective clinical study, a patient was identified who underwent a right femoral resurfacing procedure on (b)(6) 2009.Subsequently, patient experienced other surgical complications.No revision has been reported.No further information has been provided.Additional information received revealed patient experienced a femoral head fracture due to a fall, twisting leg, and walked with a limp.Subsequently, patient was revised on (b)(6) 2014.Product identification is now known.

• Brand Name: RECAP PF FMRL HD RESURF 50MM
• 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: megan haas ; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5743726700
• MDR Report Key: 3942418
• MDR Text Key: 15810566
• Report Number: 0001825034-2014-06280
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KXA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: PK023188
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Study,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 10/18/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/17/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2019
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: US157150
• Device Lot Number: 197950
• Other Device ID Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/18/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/11/2009
• 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): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 44 YR
• Patient Weight: 93