MAUDE Adverse Event Report: EXACTECH, INC. PS TIBIAL INSERTS SZ 3, 11MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL

Catalog Number	204-23-11
Medical Device Problem Codes	Unstable (1667); Naturally Worn (2988)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Failure of Implant (1924); Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Synovitis (2094); Osteolysis (2377); Joint Laxity (4526); Swelling/ Edema (4577); Joint effusion (4849)
Date of Event	01/25/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Pending investigation.
Event or Problem Description
As reported via legal documentation, a patient had left knee replacement surgery on (b)(6) 2006.They underwent left knee revision surgery on (b)(6) 2023, approximately 16 years 6 months after their initial implantation.(b)(6) 2023 op report postoperative diagnosis: polyethylene particulate debris induced synovitis with polyethylene wear left total knee replacement in the exactech recall group.Preoperative mri demonstrated minimal evidence of osteolysis.At the time of surgery there was found to be moderate varus and valgus laxity.Surgical findings included synovitis and chronically inflamed synovium consistent with reaction to the polyethylene particulate debris.All components including femoral, tibial, and patella were well fixed.There was early wear on the polyethylene insert.The patient brought to recovery in stable condition.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 following sections were updated: d1/d2a/d2b, d4, g3, h6 the following sections were corrected: h6.Mdr section codes updated/corrected: a, b, c, d, e, g.The reason for the revision reported cannot be confirmed from the information provided but may be the result of prosthesis wear, instability and/or due to inclusion of the polyethylene in the packaging recall.Additionally, these devices appear to have been implanted for over ten years prior to the reported event.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.

• Brand Name: PS TIBIAL INSERTS SZ 3, 11MM
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
• 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 Key: 17363985
• Report Number: 1038671-2023-01724
• Device Sequence Number: 6042033
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10885862048318
• UDI-Public: 10885862048318
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2006
• Device Explanted Year: 2023
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/06/2024

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 Date: 07/17/2011
• Device Catalogue Number: 204-23-11
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/22/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/05/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/20/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/06/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: UNK.
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 66 YR
• Patient Sex: Female