MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY INC UNKNOWN_WRIGHT MEDICAL ANKLE IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, ANKLE, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

Catalog Number UNK_WWA

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 04/22/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent a total ankle replacement.Allegedly, the patient may need to undergo a revision surgery for reasons that are not available at the time of this report.

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.Device remains implanted in patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event could be confirmed with the help of medical documents provided.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.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.The instructions for use instructs user that: ¿improper selection, placement, positioning, and fixation of the prosthetic components may result in unusual stress conditions and a subsequent reduction in service life of the prosthetic component.Periodic, long-term follow-up is recommended to monitor the position and state of the prosthetic components, as well as the condition of the adjoining bone.¿ formal medical opinion was sought from an experienced independent medical expert as below; ¿the images show some radiolucencies around the components, albeit no signs of obvious loosening of the implant.There is, however, some medial displacement of the tibial component relative to the tibial component, indicating either soft tissue insufficiency leading to instability or asymmetric wear if the polyethylene component (insert) or both.Retrieval of the implant and/or a detailed description of the retrieved components will allow for further assessment.¿ 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.If device is returned or any further information is provided, the investigation report will be reassessed.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent a total ankle replacement.Allegedly, the patient may need to undergo a revision surgery for reasons that are not available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN_WRIGHT MEDICAL ANKLE IMPLANT
• 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: 14431550
• MDR Text Key: 291973414
• Report Number: 3010667733-2022-00186
• 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: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/10/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/18/2022
• 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?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/13/2022
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention