MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION 55 MM LEFT STANDARD MANDIBLE; MANDIBLE IMPLANT

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395)

Patient Problem No Code Available (3191)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The warnings in the package insert state this type of event can occur.Current information is insufficient to permit a valid conclusion about the cause of this event.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report and/or a conclusion can be drawn, a follow-up report will be sent.This is report four of ten for the same event.Reports one through three and five through ten are reported on mfr #0001032347-2016-00704 through 0001032347-2016-00706 and:0001032347-2016-00708 through 0001032347-2016-00713.

Event Description

The patient reported she would receive a temporomandibular joint (tmj) implant revision as the implant has shifted and needs to be re-positioned.

• Brand Name: 55 MM LEFT STANDARD MANDIBLE
• Type of Device: MANDIBLE IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• Manufacturer Contact: michelle cole ; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville, FL 32218 ; 9047414400
• MDR Report Key: 6135623
• MDR Text Key: 61140788
• Report Number: 0001032347-2016-00707
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LZD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: PP020016
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,consum
• Reporter Occupation: Patient
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/02/2016

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 Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 24-6556
• Device Lot Number: 463830B
• Other Device ID Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/02/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/30/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/2013
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention