MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS OXF ANAT BRG RT MD SIZE 4 PMA; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)

Patient Problem Unspecified Infection (1930)

Event Date 07/22/2015

Event Type  Injury  

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.There are warnings in the package insert that state that this type of event can occur: under possible adverse effects, number 8 states, "early or late postoperative, infection, and allergic reaction.".

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent an initial right partial knee arthroplasty on (b)(6) 2015.Subsequently, the patient was revised on (b)(6) 2015 due to infection.The tibial bearing was removed and replaced.

• Brand Name: OXF ANAT BRG RT MD SIZE 4 PMA
• 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: 5005278
• MDR Text Key: 23087327
• Report Number: 0001825034-2015-03647
• 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
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Report Date: 07/29/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/14/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2019
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 159576
• Device Lot Number: 251670
• Other Device ID Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/29/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/04/2014
• 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: 68 YR