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

Model Number 33685409

Device Problem Use of Device Problem (1670)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 07/02/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Upon completion of the investigation, additional information will be provided in a supplemental report.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent a total ankle replacement surgical procedure.The surgeon had difficulty inserting the poly as it was too wide to fit into the size 5 poly inserter and the size 5 tibial tray.The surgeon switched to a different size 4+inbone poly.The patient was under anesthesia longer and the surgery took longer, due to this incident.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent a total ankle replacement surgical procedure.The surgeon had difficulty inserting the poly as it was too wide to fit into the size 5 poly inserter and the size 5 tibial tray.The surgeon switched to a different size 4+inbone poly.The patient was under anesthesia longer and the surgery took longer, due to this incident.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event could be confirmed, since the product was returned for evaluation and matches the alleged failure.The device inspection revealed the following: visual examination shows shows slight blemishes and scratches on the superior side of the poly.A review of the device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No corrective actions are required at this time.No indications of manufacturing or design related problems were found during the investigation.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.Based on the investigation the root cause was attributed to a user related issue.The failure was caused due to improper usage of the device either in the previous surgeries or during the cleaning and sterilization.The ifu clearly instructs the user that: "inspect devices prior to use for damage during shipment or storage or any out- of box defects." if any further information is provided, the complaint report will be updated.

• Brand Name: INFINITY¿ EVERLAST¿ TOTAL ANKLE SYSTEM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, ANKLE, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
• Manufacturer (Section D): WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.; 11576 memphis arlington rd; arlington TN 38002
• Manufacturer (Section G): WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.; 11576 memphis arlington rd; arlington TN 38002
• Manufacturer Contact: nathe hendricks ; 1023 cherry rd; memphis, TN 38117 ; 9014516318
• MDR Report Key: 12269405
• MDR Text Key: 264815459
• Report Number: 0001043534-2021-00131
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889797074643
• UDI-Public: 00889797074643
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K193067
• 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: 11/17/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/03/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 33685409
• Device Catalogue Number: 33685409
• Device Lot Number: 1690482
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/20/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/19/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/19/2020
• 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: 52 YR
• Patient Sex: Male