MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY INC UNKNOWN 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); Osseointegration Problem (3003)

Patient Problems Bone Fracture(s) (1870); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646)

Event Date 01/31/2023

Event Type  Injury  

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.H3 other text : device remains implanted in patient.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient had a intra-op medial malleolar fracture and had to undergo an additional ancillary procedure to repair it.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event could not be confirmed based on available medical record and medical expert assessment.The device inspection was not possible as the product was not returned for investigation.The device history record could not be reviewed because the affected device was not returned, and the lot number was not communicated.No indications of material, manufacturing or design related problems were found during the investigation.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.Upon further investigation of the ct scans by healthcare professionals the following was observed "fracture is not visible in the x-ray, but that is after plating was performed and there is only very little bone substance visible at the base of the malleolus.If i can guess, the poor bone substance is the underlying cause of the fracture, but the fracture itself was likely caused during preparation of the bone for the implant/during the implantation.But this cannot be confirmed.This cannot be assessed any further." more detailed information about the complaint event as well as the affected device must be available in order to determine the root cause of the complaint event.According to the medical expert assessment there is no fracture visible in the x-ray, the poor bone quality as well as the preparation of bone during the implantation could have contributed to the cause of the fracture, but it cannot be confirmed with the given information.If device is returned or any further information is provided, the investigation report will be reassessed.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient had a intra-op medial malleolar fracture and had to undergo an additional ancillary procedure to repair it.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN 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: 18605025
• MDR Text Key: 334027782
• Report Number: 3010667733-2024-00036
• 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: 04/09/2024

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: 01/02/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/30/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/13/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/09/2024
• 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): Required Intervention