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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US LCS COMPLETE FEM CEM R LG; LCS COMPLETE : KNEE FEMORAL

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DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US LCS COMPLETE FEM CEM R LG; LCS COMPLETE : KNEE FEMORAL Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 129401060
Medical Device Problem Codes Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068); Migration (4003)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Pain (1994); Joint Laxity (4526)
Date of Event 12/14/2023
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
Revision left knee.Primary implants - right lcs femur, 12.5mm insert and size 5 tibia.Revision for subsidence and loosening of components.Femur removed by hand - clean (cement left on bone - no cement details available).Tibia removed very easily as well with cement all attached to bone and not implant dark metallosis appeared on knee tissue, no signs of infection.Surgeon washed, debrided then revised using attune revision.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803 (and/or part 4, as applicable).This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : according to the information received: revision left knee.Primary surgery completed by [surgeon]- unknown surgery date and hospital.Primary implants - right lcs femur, 12.5mm insert and size 5 tibia.Revision for subsidence and loosening of components.Femur removed by hand - clean (cement left on bone - no cement details available).Tibia removed very easily as well with cement all attached to bone and not implant.Dark metallosis appeared on knee tissue, no signs of infection.Surgeon washed, debrided then revised using attune revision.The product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.The photo investigation revealed no cement was attached to lcs complete fem cem r lg, and signs of burnishing were observed on device too.Therefore, we were able to confirm loosening and micromotion on device.With the information provided is not possible to determine a potential cause at this moment.The mode of failure of the device is multi-factorial and consideration must be given to all other potential influences such as surgical process, patient variables (e.G.Activity level and use), anatomical considerations and patient changes over time.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint is confirmed as the observed condition of the lcs complete fem cem r lg would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.Device history lot : a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 129401060/3583834 number, and no nonconformances/manufacturing irregularities were identified.Device history review : a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 129401060/3583834 number, and no nonconformances/manufacturing irregularities were identified.
 
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Brand Name
LCS COMPLETE FEM CEM R LG
Common Device Name
LCS COMPLETE : KNEE FEMORAL
Manufacturer (Section D)
DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US
700 orthopaedic drive
warsaw IN 46581 0988
Manufacturer (Section G)
CORK MFG & MATERIAL WAREHOUSE
loughbeg ringaskiddy
cork
EI  
Manufacturer Contact
kate karberg
700 orthopaedic dr.
warsaw, IN 46581-0988
3035526892
MDR Report Key18383118
Report Number1818910-2023-25937
Device Sequence Number18094543
Product Code NJL
UDI-Device Identifier10603295021575
UDI-Public10603295021575
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryAS
PMA/510(K) Number
P830055
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Explanted Year2023
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other Health Care Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 12/22/2023
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 Date02/28/2023
Device Catalogue Number129401060
Device Lot Number3583834
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 12/14/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer01/02/2024
02/05/2024
Initial Report FDA Received Date12/22/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date01/03/2024
02/06/2024
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured03/01/2013
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
Concomitant Medical Products
and Therapy/Usage Dates
LCS COMP RP INSERT LG 12.5MM; MBT CEM TIBIAL TRAY SZ5; UNKNOWN BONE CEMENT
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient SexUnknown
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