MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH TRIATHLON PS X3 TIBIAL INSERT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, CO

Model Number 5532-G-313

Device Problems Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 07/29/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.There have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.It was noted that the device is not available for evaluation.Should additional information become available, it will be provided in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.

Event Description

It was reported that while resurfacing the patient's native patella, the surgeon decided to revise a 3x13 ps insert to a 3x14 ps insert.

Manufacturer Narrative

Reported event: an event regarding revision involving a triathlon insert was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: -product evaluation and results: the reported device was not returned however photographs were provided for review.The photos show an explanted insert device without its locking wire.Damage is visible on the device.The damage is consistent with explantation process.Yellow discoloration is also observed on the tibial insert, the discoloration is consistent with the absorption of synovial fluid by the device.-clinician review: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.-product history review: review of the device history records indicate the devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.-complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.Conclusions: it was reported that the patient's knee was revised to resurface the patella which was not done at the index operation.During the surgery, the tibial insert was revised a 3x13 ps insert to a 3x14 ps insert.Reason for insert revision was not reported.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as pathology reports, pre- and post-operative x-rays and the primary operative report as well as patient history and follow-up notes are needed to complete the investigation for determining root cause.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If devices and / or additional information become available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.

Event Description

It was reported that while resurfacing the patient's native patella, the surgeon decided to revise a 3x13 ps insert to a 3x14 ps insert.

• Brand Name: TRIATHLON PS X3 TIBIAL INSERT
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, CO
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH; 325 corporate drive; mahwah NJ 07430
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH; 325 corporate drive; mahwah NJ 07430
• Manufacturer Contact: anna ryan ; raheen business park; limerick NA ; EI NA ; 61498200
• MDR Report Key: 15280286
• MDR Text Key: 298456196
• Report Number: 0002249697-2022-01221
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327050653
• UDI-Public: 07613327050653
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K141056
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/18/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/30/2018
• Device Model Number: 5532-G-313
• Device Catalogue Number: 5532-G-313
• Device Lot Number: MMHK5P
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/29/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/23/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/25/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/18/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/23/2013
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 69 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 106 KG