MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. COBALT CEMENT; COBALT G-HV BONE CEMENT 40G

Catalog Number 402283

Device Problems Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371); Unstable (1667); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191); Noise, Audible (3273)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Swelling (2091)

Event Date 02/05/2018

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The reason for this revision surgery was reported as pain, instability, clicking and swelling.The actual length of in-vivo for the item listed is unknown as the event date could not be determined.The healthcare professional indicated there was no delay in surgery and another suitable device was available for use.The revision surgery was completed as intended.The device was disposed of at hospital and not made available to djo surgical for examination.A review of the device history record (dhr) show that the reported component used in the previous surgery, when released for use, met design and manufacturing requirements.There were no non-conforming material report (ncmr) associated with the product that may have contributed to the reported event.The device was verified to have gone through an acceptable sterilization process and was within its expiration date at the time of the previous surgery.Customer complaint history of the reported device showed no present trends or on-going issues that are needing a review.The root cause of this complaint was a revision surgery due to pain, instability, clicking and swelling.There were no findings during this evaluation that indicate that the reported device was defective.No information was submitted with the complaint regarding pre-existing conditions of the patient or any activities the patient was involved in that may have contributed to the event.There are multiple factors that may contribute to an event that are outside the control of djo surgical.There are no indications of a product or process issue affecting implant safety or effectiveness.

Event Description

Revision surgery - it was reported that the patient was revised due to pain, knee wobbly (instability), clicking, swelling, and falling over 20 times.Subsequently, an xrays/scans allegedly revealed the cement came loose on both parts.In additional, the patient has had two procedures due to the screw becoming lost.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.

• Brand Name: COBALT CEMENT
• Type of Device: COBALT G-HV BONE CEMENT 40G
• Manufacturer (Section D): ENCORE MEDICAL L.P.; 9800 metric blvd; austin, tx 78758-5445
• Manufacturer (Section G): ENCORE MEDICAL L.P.; 9800 metric blvd; austin, tx 78758-5445
• Manufacturer Contact: teffany hutto ; 9800 metric blvd; austin, tx 78758-5445
• MDR Report Key: 9558891
• MDR Text Key: 174135488
• Report Number: 1644408-2019-01260
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LOD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888912338318
• UDI-Public: (01)00888912338318
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K051532
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/07/2020

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: 10/31/2011
• Device Catalogue Number: 402283
• Device Lot Number: 007960
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/09/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/07/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/04/2009
• 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
• Patient Age: 62 YR
• Patient Weight: 93