MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671 ATTUNE MEDIAL DOME PAT 32MM; ATTUNE IMPLANT : KNEE PATELLA

Catalog Number 151820032

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Ambulation Difficulties (2544); No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 06/16/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

Patient was revised to address femur dislocated anterior.Patient ruptured pcl, lateral collateral and poplitious.No major fall just a stumble.Patient was revised to attune revision with crs for stability.Doi: (b)(6) 2020; dor: (b)(6) 2020 left knee.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint (b)(4).Investigation summary : no device associated with this report was received for examination.A worldwide complaint database search found no other related reported incidents against the provided product code/lot number combination since release for distribution.Based on previous investigations, this complication of joint replacement is unlikely to have been the result of a device failing to meet required specifications.The information received will be retained for potential series investigations if triggered by trend analysis, post market surveillance, or other events within the quality system.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.H10 additional narrative: added: b5, d4 (catalog, lot #and udi), d11, g5, h4 and h6 (patient codes).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

Patient received a left primary fixed-back attune to treat osteoarthritis.The patella was resurfaced and depuy cement x 1 was utilized.Upon entering the joint, the surgeon determined that the patient had extensive tricompartmental articular cartilage loss, poor soft tissue, and fair bone stock.The surgeon notes that soft tissue balancing was difficult due to the patient¿s valgus and tight lateral structures and laxity everywhere else.The tibial and femoral components were implanted in slight external rotation to improve patellar tracking.Extensive release of the popliteus and collateral and it band performed to correct the valgus deformity and balance gaps.The procedure was completed without complications.Patient reported to the er 4 days postoperatively with pain and inability to bear weight due to dislocation of the left knee.The knee was reduced and placed in a brace.The patient experienced a second dislocation a few days later and the surgeon determined there was too much joint laxity and recommended revision of the left knee.Patient received a left knee revision to treat pain, walking difficulty, and recurrent dislocations secondary to joint laxity.Upon entering the joint, the pcl and lcl were absent.The surgeon elected to remove all components to accommodate a hinged knee.The tibia sustained a crack during removal of the cement and tray due to the patient¿s fragile bone stock.There were no reported product problems with the revised femoral component, tray, or insert.The patella was well-fixed and retained.The patient was revised with deputy products utilizing depuy cement.The surgeon notes that the tibial and femoral stems had a tight fit, but he elected to leave them because the patient¿s bone stock was too fragile to place different sleeves.The procedure was completed without complications.

• Brand Name: ATTUNE MEDIAL DOME PAT 32MM
• Type of Device: ATTUNE IMPLANT : KNEE PATELLA
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY IRELAND - 9616671; loughbeg ringaskiddy co.; cork ; EI
• MDR Report Key: 10241236
• MDR Text Key: 197839927
• Report Number: 1818910-2020-15140
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JWH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K103756
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 06/16/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/07/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 151820032
• Device Lot Number: 9307849
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/03/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: ATTUNE CR FB INSRT SZ 5 12MM; ATTUNE CR FEM LT SZ 5 NAR CEM; ATTUNE FB TIB BASE SZ 4 CEM; SMARTSET MV 40G - EO; UNK ATTUNE KNEE PATELLA; UNKNOWN BONE CEMENT; ATTUNE CR FB INSRT SZ 5 12MM; ATTUNE CR FEM LT SZ 5 NAR CEM; ATTUNE FB TIB BASE SZ 4 CEM; UNK ATTUNE KNEE PATELLA; UNKNOWN BONE CEMENT
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention