MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY INC INFINITY¿ TOTAL ANKLE SYSTEM; PROSTHESIS, ANKLE, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Catalog Number UNK_WWA

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

Patient Problems Rheumatoid Arthritis (1724); Osteolysis (2377); Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 11/08/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent a total ankle replacement.Allegedly, the patient may need to undergo a revision surgery for reasons that are not available at the time of this report.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device is not available for evaluation as it remains implanted in the patient.A review of the device history is not possible because the lot number was not communicated.If additional information becomes available, it will be provided on a supplemental report.

Manufacturer Narrative

Correction - b5, h6 (clinical code, device code, results code, conclusion code).The reported event could be confirmed, since images of ct scans were provided and matches the alleged failure mode.Based on investigation, the root cause was attributed to a patient related issue.The failure was caused by the presence of osteolysis/cysts in the bone.A review of the device history was not possible because the lot number was not communicated.No corrective actions are required at this time.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.Indications of material, manufacturing, or design related problems were unable to be identified as the catalog number and lot number were not communicated.If the device is returned or if any additional information is provided, the investigation will be reassessed.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent a total ankle replacement.It was noted that the patient had lucency around tibial component.Allegedly, the patient may need to undergo a revision surgery.

• Brand Name: INFINITY¿ TOTAL ANKLE SYSTEM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, ANKLE, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
• Manufacturer (Section D): WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY INC; 1023 cherry rd; memphis TN 38117
• Manufacturer (Section G): WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.; 11576 memphis arlington rd; arlington TN 38002
• Manufacturer Contact: anna jusinski ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 15900798
• MDR Text Key: 304677180
• Report Number: 3010667733-2022-00416
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSN
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• 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: 03/28/2023

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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: UNK_WWA
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/08/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/01/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/02/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/28/2023
• 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
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other