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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: EXACTECH, INC. TRULIANT TIB IMP PS INSERT SZ 5 9MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED

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EXACTECH, INC. TRULIANT TIB IMP PS INSERT SZ 5 9MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED Back to Search Results
Model Number 02-022-35-5009
Medical Device Problem Code Naturally Worn (2988)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994); Scar Tissue (2060); Synovitis (2094); Osteolysis (2377); Swelling/ Edema (4577); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
Date of Event 03/21/2023
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Pending investigation.D10.Concomitants: serial #: (b)(6), category #: 02-022-45-5040 - truliant tib fit tray cem sz 5f / 4t, serial #: (b)(6), category #: 200-07-35 - advanced patella 35mm 3 peg implant, serial #: (b)(6), category #: 02-020-11-0350 - truliant ps cem fem ps cem right sz 5.
 
Event or Problem Description
As reported via legal documentation, this patient is verified to have had bilateral knee arthroplasty on (b)(6) 2018 (left) & (b)(6) 2018 (right).He had right knee revision on (b)(6) 2023, approximately 4 years 4 months after their initial implantation, due to polyethylene wear and potential lysis.There was also issues with femoral loosening with his implant.Postop diagnosis: failed right total knee arthroplasty secondary to polyethylene wear from a recalled insert and aseptic loosening of the femoral component.The patient's surgeon noted that "there was significant wear along the medial and lateral facets" of the patellar button.Upon gross inspection of the tibial insert, there were no obvious signs of significant polyethylene wear.There was some pitting on the articular surfaces.The femoral component was noted to have "no attachment and it was loose.There is no other patient demographic or medical history available.There is no device return.There are no photos or other images of the device provided.No additional information is available.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.The reason for the revision reported cannot be confirmed from the information provided but may be the result of prosthesis wear and femoral 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 and radiographs 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 TIB IMP PS INSERT SZ 5 9MM
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED
Manufacturer (Section D)
EXACTECH, INC.
2320 nw 66 court
gainesville FL 32653
Manufacturer (Section G)
EXACTECH, INC.
2320 nw 66th ct.
gainesville FL 32653
Manufacturer Contact
kate jacobson
3523782617
MDR Report Key16827497
Report Number1038671-2023-00853
Device Sequence Number1942964
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier10885862304612
UDI-Public10885862304612
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 Year2018
Device Explanted Year2023
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Non-Healthcare Professional
Remedial Action Recall
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 03/10/2025
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? No
Device Expiration Date03/28/2026
Device Model Number02-022-35-5009
Device Catalogue Number02-022-35-5009
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 03/31/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer03/07/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date04/27/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date03/10/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured03/29/2018
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
SEE H10.
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient Age58 YR
Patient SexMale
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