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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: EXACTECH, INC. TRULIANT; SEE H10

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Model Number TRULIANT TIB IMP CRC INSERT SZ 3.5, 15MM
Medical Device Problem Code Naturally Worn (2988)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Pain (1994); Discomfort (2330); Osteolysis (2377); Ambulation or Postural Difficulties (2544); Balance Problems (4401); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
Date of Event 01/10/2023
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer/metal/polymer.Additional information, including the product investigation, will be submitted within 30 days of receipt.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported via a legal notification that a patient, initial left knee implanted on (b)(6) 2017, who was revised on (b)(6) 2020, underwent a second revision procedure on (b)(6) 2023, approximately 2 years 10 months post the first revision procedure.The plaintiff continued to experience pain in his left knee and proceeded with a re-revision surgery to remove the implant.The polyethylene liner prematurely degraded, and the plaintiff endured revision surgeries and other complications due to severe pain, swelling, and instability in the knee and leg.These injuries were caused by accelerated and preventable wear of the polyethylene insert.As a direct and proximate result of the defective nature of the defendants¿ optetrak devices, the plaintiff suffered and will continue to suffer serious personal injuries, including pain, impaired mobility, rehabilitation, medical care, loss of enjoyment of life, and other medical and nonmedical sequelae.As a direct, proximate, and legal consequence of the defective nature of the optetrak devices as described herein, the plaintiff has suffered and continues to suffer permanent and debilitating injures and damages, including but not limited to, significant pain and discomfort; gait impairment; poor balance; difficulty walking; component part loosening; soft tissue damage; bone loss; and other injuries which all require ongoing medical care.As a further direct, proximate, and legal consequence of the defective nature of the optetrak devices, the plaintiff has sustained and will sustain future damages, including but not limited to cost of medical care; rehabilitation; home health care; loss of earning capacity; mental and emotional distress; and pain and suffering.No device returns anticipated due to this being a legal case.No further information.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 1038671-2025-00684.The reason for the revision reported cannot be confirmed from the information provided but may be the result of prosthesis wear and loosening or due to inclusion of the polyethylene in the packaging recall.Potential contributions of user and patient-related considerations to the event could not be assessed as the devices were not available for evaluation and images, radiographs, and relevant clinical information were not provided.If any further information is obtained that would change or alter any information provided, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.".
 
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Brand Name
TRULIANT
Common Device Name
SEE H10
Manufacturer (Section D)
EXACTECH, INC.
2320 nw 66 court
gainesville FL 32653
Manufacturer (Section G)
EXACTECH, INC.
2320 nw 66 court
gainesville FL 32653
Manufacturer Contact
kate jacobson
3523771140
MDR Report Key16464901
Report Number1038671-2023-00323
Device Sequence Number18060186
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier10885862307729
UDI-Public10885862307729
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateFL
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K152170
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2020
Device Explanted Year2023
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Consumer
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Remedial Action Recall
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 02/24/2025
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
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model NumberTRULIANT TIB IMP CRC INSERT SZ 3.5, 15MM
Device Catalogue Number02-022-51-3515
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 02/07/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer02/21/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date03/01/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date02/24/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured12/17/2018
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Initial
If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list
FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement
Z-0023-2022
Patient Sequence Number1
Concomitant Medical Products
and Therapy/Usage Dates
UNK.
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention; Hospitalization;
Patient SexUnknown
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