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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: EXACTECH, INC. TRULIANT PS CEM FEM PS CEM LEFT SZ 3.5; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED

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EXACTECH, INC. TRULIANT PS CEM FEM PS CEM LEFT SZ 3.5; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED Back to Search Results
Model Number TRULIANT PS CEM FEM PS CEM LEFT SZ 3.5
Medical Device Problem Code Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994)
Date of Event 09/22/2023
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
As reported, approximately two years post initial left tka, the 55 y/o male patient complained of pain.Patient had a revision due to loose femur and recalled poly.Due to recall surgeon used competitor's devices.There was no breakage of device or surgical delay/prolongation.Patient was last known to be in stable condition following the event.Images received.Sales rep was unable to obtain x-rays.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Section d10: concomitant products: - advanced patella 32mm 3 peg implant (cat# 200-07-32 / serial# (b)(6)).- truliant tib fit tray cem sz 3.5f / 3.5t (cat# 02-022-45-3535 / serial# (b)(6)).- truliant tib imp ps insert sz 3.5 9mm (cat# 02-022-35-3509 / serial# (b)(6)- recall device z-0023-2022).Additional information, including the product investigation, will be submitted within 30 days of receipt.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(h3) the revision reported was likely the result of prosthesis wear and an insufficient bond between the femoral component and the bone which led to aseptic (non-infected) femoral loosening.Possible causes for polyethylene wear include malalignment between the implants, high contact stresses during knee flexion, third body wear, patient-related conditions, instability, or any combination of these possibilities.The extent and root cause of the prosthesis wear and the femoral loosening could not be determined as the devices were not returned for evaluation, and radiographs were not provided.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.The following sections were updated/corrected: h6.Mdr section codes updated/corrected: b, c, d, e, g.The revision reported was likely the result of prosthesis wear and an insufficient bond between the femoral component and the bone which led to aseptic (non-infected) femoral loosening.Possible causes for polyethylene wear include malalignment between the implants, high contact stresses during knee flexion, third body wear, patient-related conditions, instability, or any combination of these possibilities.The extent and root cause of the prosthesis wear and the femoral loosening could not be determined as the devices were not returned for evaluation, 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 PS CEM FEM PS CEM LEFT SZ 3.5
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED
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 Key17926573
Report Number1038671-2023-02530
Device Sequence Number6782887
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier10885862314444
UDI-Public10885862314444
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateTN
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K170240
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2021
Device Explanted Year2023
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 07/11/2025
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 Expiration Date01/01/2024
Device Model NumberTRULIANT PS CEM FEM PS CEM LEFT SZ 3.5
Device Catalogue Number02-020-11-0235
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 09/25/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer12/04/2023
07/10/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date10/12/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date04/18/2024
07/11/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured09/16/2021
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 Age55 YR
Patient SexMale
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