MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS RECAP PF FMRL HD RESURF 42MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Unstable (1667)

Patient Problem No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 05/23/2011

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that patient enrolled in a clinical study underwent a left femoral resurfacing procedure on (b)(6) 2007.During post-operative monitoring, subluxation and instability were noted on (b)(6) 2010.These findings were found due to follow up monitoring, there were no symptoms reported by the patient.Subsequently, patient was revised on an unknown date.

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 warnings it states, "improper selection, placement, positioning, alignment and fixation of the implant components may result in unusual stress conditions which may lead to subsequent reduction in the service life of the prosthetic components." under possible adverse effects, number 8 states, "dislocation and subluxation due to inadequate fixation and improper positioning.Muscle and fibrous tissue laxity may also contribute to these conditions." this report is number 2 of 2 mdr's filed for the same event (reference 1825034-2014-06169 and 07486).

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being filed to relay additional information, which was unknown at the time of the initial medwatch:.

Event Description

As part of a retrospective clinical study, a patient was identified who underwent left femoral resurfacing on (b)(6) 2007.Subsequently, patient was revised on (b)(6) 2011 due to subluxation and instability.

Manufacturer Narrative

Corrected data: 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 left femoral resurfacing on (b)(6) 2007.Subsequently, the patient experienced subluxation and instability, noted on (b)(6) 2010.Patient was revised on an unknown date.

• Brand Name: RECAP PF FMRL HD RESURF 42MM
• 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: 4054482
• MDR Text Key: 15993523
• Report Number: 0001825034-2014-07486
• 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: 09/03/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2017
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: US157142
• Device Lot Number: 626710
• 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: 05/29/2007
• 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: 38 YR
• Patient Weight: 84