MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET UK LTD. UNKNOWN OXFORD KNEE; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Ambulation Difficulties (2544); Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint (2671)

Event Date 03/03/2011

Event Type  Injury  

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.The following sections could not be completed with the limited information provided.Expiration date - ni.Date implanted - ni.Manufacture date ¿ ni.Event is being reported to fda on one medwatch since the limited information available indicates that a revision procedure may be necessary.Should additional information be received regarding a revision procedure, the complaint will be reassessed and, if warranted, further medwatch reports will be submitted.This report is based on allegations set forth in plaintiff¿s complaint and the allegations contained therein are unverified.Remains implanted.

Event Description

Legal counsel for patient reported patient allegations of postoperative right knee pain, ambulation difficulties, and loss of mobility.No revision has been reported to date.This report is based on allegations set forth in plaintiff's complaint and the allegations contained therein are unverified.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN OXFORD KNEE
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET UK LTD.; waterton industrial estates; bridgend CF31 3XA; UK CF31 3XA
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOMET UK LTD.; waterton industrial estates; bridgend CF31 3XA; UK CF31 3XA
• Manufacturer Contact: daniel tilbury ; waterton industrial estates; bridgend CF31 -3XA ; UK CF31 3XA ; 0441656655
• MDR Report Key: 5825889
• MDR Text Key: 50543381
• Report Number: 3002806535-2016-00582
• 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: other
• Reporter Occupation: Attorney
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/28/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/27/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Other Device ID Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/28/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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): Other