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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: EXACTECH, INC. PS TIBIAL INSERTS SZ 5, 9MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL

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EXACTECH, INC. PS TIBIAL INSERTS SZ 5, 9MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 204-25-09
Medical Device Problem Code Naturally Worn (2988)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Metal Related Pathology (4530)
Date of Event 06/26/2024
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D10: concomitants: 1292007 204-34-02 - fluted stem extension 25l x 14 mm.1450562 204-70-00 - tibial stem ext.Screw.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient, initial right knee implanted in (b)(6) of 2009, underwent a revision procedure approximately 15 years post the initial procedure.Revision date unknown.The surgeon removed the optetrak ps knee due to poly wear.There were signs of wear on the patella and liner.There were also signs of metallosis.There was an absence of cement on a significant portion of the backside surface of the femoral component.The surgeon replaced all components with a competitor¿s devices.There were no device breakages or surgical delays during the procedure.The patient was last known to be in stable condition following the event.No x-rays were provided.The explanted devices are not available for return.Legal indicated for the reason.Device images were provided.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The revision reported was likely the result of tibial insert wear leading to insert fracture and metal-on-metal wear.Patellar wear was also observed per the provided images.Possible causes for the observed polyethylene wear included high contact stress during knee flexion and extension on the posterior end of the insert, high forces on the patellar component, patient-related factors, inclusion of the polyethylene in the packaging recall or any combination of these possibilities.B3: corrected.D1: corrected.H6: corrected component and investigation clinical codes.
 
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Brand Name
PS TIBIAL INSERTS SZ 5, 9MM
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 66 court
gainesville FL 32653
Manufacturer Contact
geoff gannon
2320 nw 66 court
gainesville, FL 32653
3525541928
MDR Report Key19620689
Report Number1038671-2024-02156
Device Sequence Number8085184
Product Code JWH
UDI-Device Identifier10885862048462
UDI-Public10885862048462
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateOH
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K933610
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2009
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) 07/23/2025
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 Date03/28/2016
Device Catalogue Number204-25-09
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 06/11/2024
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer07/23/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/26/2024
Supplement Report FDA Received Date07/23/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured03/31/2008
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
SEE H11
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient Age82 YR
Patient SexMale
Patient Weight56 KG
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