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

Catalog Number UNK_WWA

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

Patient Problems Cyst(s) (1800); Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 09/06/2022

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.

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.

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

Correction - h6 (clinical code).The reported event could not be confirmed since the device was not returned for evaluation and imaging provided could not be used to indicate the reason for revision.Medical affairs was consulted on the details of the case.According to their review, "the ct-scan shows well-fixed tibial and talar components.No apparent sign of loosening.Just some bone cyst formation around the talar component.The tibial component is placed quite far laterally, so parts of its lateral side are not supported by bone.The pe-liner looks intact and symmetrical.A retrieval is necessary to confirm this.Clinical information is needed to assess the root cause / indication for revision." there are many clinical factors that can affect the results of any surgery, such as surgical technique, pre-operative and post-operative care, the implant, patient pathology and daily activity.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.A review of the device history was not possible because the lot number was not communicated.No corrective actions are required at this time.A review of the labeling was not possible because the catalog number and lot number were not communicated.Indications of material, manufacturing, or design related problems were unable to be identified as the catalog number and lot number were not communicated.If the device is returned or if any additional information is provided, the investigation will be reassessed.

• Brand Name: 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: 15514940
• MDR Text Key: 300885407
• Report Number: 3010667733-2022-00330
• 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: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/02/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/30/2022
• 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: 11/09/2022
• 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): Required Intervention