MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET UK LTD. OXF ANAT BRG LT MD SIZE 3 PMA; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Entrapment of Device (1212)

Patient Problems Physical Entrapment (2327); Joint Disorder (2373)

Event Date 12/29/2014

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported patient underwent a left partial knee arthroplasty on (b)(6), 2004.Subsequently, the patient was revised on (b)(6), 2014 due to patella/femoral arthrosis and anterior impingement.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 related to the event.There are warnings in the package insert that state that this type of event can occur: under possible adverse effects: "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.".

Manufacturer Narrative

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

• Brand Name: OXF ANAT BRG LT MD SIZE 3 PMA
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET UK LTD.; waterton industrial estate; brigend IN CF31 3XA; UK CF31 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: 4419564
• MDR Text Key: 5279160
• Report Number: 0001825034-2015-00194
• 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: 01/14/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 03/31/2019
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 159547
• Device Lot Number: 086460
• 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: 03/07/2014
• 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: 63 YR