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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY INC INBONE STEM, TIBIAL, BASE SIZE, 16 MM, RIGHT AND LEFT; PROSTHESIS, ANKLE, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER

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WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY INC INBONE STEM, TIBIAL, BASE SIZE, 16 MM, RIGHT AND LEFT; PROSTHESIS, ANKLE, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 200009901
Medical Device Problem Code Device Difficult to Setup or Prepare (1487)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 08/22/2023
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Once the investigation has been completed any additional information will be reported in a supplemental report.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a primary implant procedure the surgeon could not get the morse taper to seat with these 2 implants.They proceeded to remove the tibial tray and stems, then tried to seat the morse taper on the back table which did not work either.After several tries and 90 minute delay, the surgeon opened new implants and the morse taper seated fine.They had to remove and open different implant.They replaced with another 16mm base stem, different lot number and it worked fine.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The complaint could not be confirmed, indeed the product was returned for evaluation, but it does not matches the alleged failure.The device inspection revealed the following: visual examination of the received products shows that they got received in assembled conditions, the two parts are not completely aligned with each other.Furthermore, the parts received are in an used but good condition.Engineering reviewed the received information and noted: from further examination of the part i received, it looks fine.1) no damage to threads from misalignment or an incorrect connection.2) the base stem is as it should be from a design perspective; seated correctly (i.E., flush, no gaps).3) tibial tray looks to be interfaced correctly with the base stem also.Note: i did try to disconnect the tibial tray from the base stem, but it is really secured in there.A review of the device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No corrective actions are required at this time.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.No indications of material, manufacturing or design related problems were found during the investigation.More detailed information about the complaint event must be available in order to determine the root cause of the complaint event.If the device is returned or if any additional information is provided, the investigation will be reassessed.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a primary implant procedure the surgeon could not get the morse taper to seat with these 2 implants.They proceeded to remove the tibial tray and stems, then tried to seat the morse taper on the back table which did not work either.After several tries and 90 minute delay, the surgeon opened new implants and the morse taper seated fine.They had to remove and open different implant.They replaced with another 16mm base stem, different lot number and it worked fine.
 
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Brand Name
INBONE STEM, TIBIAL, BASE SIZE, 16 MM, RIGHT AND LEFT
Common Device Name
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 Key17760943
Report Number3010667733-2023-00540
Device Sequence Number12454521
Product Code HSN
UDI-Device Identifier00840420123831
UDI-Public00840420123831
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateTX
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K051023
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2023
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 12/08/2023
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? No
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Lay User/Patient
Device Catalogue Number200009901
Device Lot Number1748185
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 08/22/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer11/15/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date09/15/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date12/08/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured03/01/2023
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
Patient SexUnknown
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