MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET UK LTD. OXFORD ANATOMIC BEARING RT MD SIZE 5 PMA; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923); Positioning Problem (3009)

Patient Problems Joint Dislocation (2374); No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 08/08/2014

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that patient underwent right partial knee arthroplasty on (b)(6) 2014.Subsequently, a revision procedure was performed on (b)(6) 2014 due to dislocation of the tibial bearing.The surgeon indicated that too much slope was placed in the tibia during the initial procedure, which contributed to the dislocation.All components were removed and replaced with a total knee system.

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: "the surgeon is to be thoroughly familiar with the implants and instruments, prior to performing surgery.".

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being filed to relay corrected information.

• Brand Name: OXFORD ANATOMIC BEARING RT MD SIZE 5 PMA
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET UK LTD.; waterton industrial estate; south wales CF23 3XA; UK CF23 3XA
• 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: 4060374
• MDR Text Key: 4733102
• Report Number: 0001825034-2014-07515
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NRA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: PP010014
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative,company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/07/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/04/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 02/28/2019
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 159577
• Device Lot Number: 948730
• Other Device ID Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/07/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/10/2014
• 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: 55 YR