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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: EXACTECH, INC. TRULIANT TIB IMP PS INSERT SZ 5 11MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL

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EXACTECH, INC. TRULIANT TIB IMP PS INSERT SZ 5 11MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL Back to Search Results
Model Number SPECIFIC DEVICE NOT REPORTED
Medical Device Problem Codes Naturally Worn (2988); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Synovitis (2094); Osteolysis (2377); Joint Laxity (4526); Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event 07/20/2023
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Pending investigation.
 
Event or Problem Description
As reported via legal documentation the patient had a left knee revision on (b)(6) 2020.Approximately 2 years and 11 months after the first revision the patient had a second left knee revision on (b)(6) 2023.There is no other patient demographic or medical history available.There is no information on the surgical procedure or patient outcome.There is no device return.There are no photos or other images of the device provided.No additional information is available.The patient has filed a short-form complaint in a multidistrict litigation titled in re: exactech polyethylene orthopedic products liability litigation, mdl no.3044, and pending in the eastern district of new york.Per the transfer order creating this multidistrict litigation, ¿plaintiffs¿allege that their knee or hip replacement devices¿failed prematurely because of degradation of the device¿s polyethylene component, which resulted in the premature removal (or planned removal) of the prosthesis at issue.¿ because the patient has filed a suit in this multidistrict litigation, the patient appears to allege that the patient was injured as a result of premature wear of an exactech polyethylene device.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
1038671-2024-04465.Recall number: z-0023-2022.The following sections were updated: d1/d2a/d2b, d4, g1, g3/g4, h6.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.Should additional relevant information be obtained, a follow-up mdr will be submitted accordingly.
 
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Brand Name
TRULIANT TIB IMP PS INSERT SZ 5 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
geoff gannon
2320 nw 66th ct
gainesville, FL 32653
3523771140
MDR Report Key17746431
Report Number1038671-2023-02270
Device Sequence Number5654066
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier10885862304636
UDI-Public10885862304636
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 Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Non-Healthcare Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 11/21/2024
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
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date10/24/2025
Device Model NumberSPECIFIC DEVICE NOT REPORTED
Device Catalogue Number02-022-35-5011
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 07/28/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer11/20/2024
Initial Report FDA Received Date09/14/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date11/21/2024
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured10/24/2017
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 Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient SexUnknown
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