MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US UNK KNEE TIBIAL INSERT SIGMA

Catalog Number UNK KNEE TIBIAL INSERT SIGMA

Device Problem Naturally Worn (2988)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Joint Laxity (4526)

Event Date 12/01/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint #: (b)(4).The device catalog number is unknown; therefore, udi # is unavailable.(b)(4).Investigation summary: no device associated with this report was received for examination.A worldwide lot specific complaint database search, or manufacturing record evaluation, was not possible as the required lot number was not provided.The information received will be retained for trend analysis, post market surveillance, or other events within the quality system.Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

It was reported that patient scheduled for knee revision due to instability and pain.Severe laxity noted with well aligned and well fixed implants.No records were able to be located relating to plant time or implants used, however, it is a cr rp sigma knee.Significant deformation/wear was noted on the posterior aspect of the medial side of the insert.No patient harm was noted.By going to a thick insert, the knee was found to be well balanced and quite stable.Doi: unknown.Dor: (b)(6) 2022.Affected side: right knee.

• Brand Name: UNK KNEE TIBIAL INSERT SIGMA
• Type of Device: KNEE TIBIAL INSERT
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. 1818910; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581-0988 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 15987257
• MDR Text Key: 305515778
• Report Number: 1818910-2022-25507
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NJL
• 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,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/15/2022

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?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNK KNEE TIBIAL INSERT SIGMA
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/01/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/15/2022
• 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
• Treatment: 2 12.5 CR RP INSERT
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 60 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 81 KG