MAUDE Adverse Event Report: EXACTECH, INC. OPTETRAK HI-FLEX TIBIAL INSERT SZ 3 11MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL

Catalog Number	244-23-11
Medical Device Problem Code	Naturally Worn (2988)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Pain (1994); Synovitis (2094); Osteolysis (2377); Joint effusion (4849)
Date of Event	11/20/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D10 concomitant devices (b)(6) 244-02-03 - optetrak asy hi-flex ps cem fem, sz 3, left.(b)(6) 204-04-33 - trapezoid tibial tray sz 3f/3t.(b)(6) 200-02-35 - three peg patella 35mm.The product associated with the reported event is within the scope of recall z-0019-2022; however, there is insufficient information to evaluate whether the subject issue of the recall was a cause or contributor to the reported event.The device was not returned for evaluation and no medical or other records containing treatment information or patient information have been received; therefore, the reported event cannot be confirmed, nor can the circumstances or potential causes or contributors to the alleged event be evaluated.Should additional, material information become available that permits more analysis or conclusions, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that approximately 173 months after a left total knee replacement procedure, the patient underwent a revision procedure to address prosthesis wear, pain; effusion, severe synovitis and osteolysis; femoral and tibial loosening; discoloration and delamination or breakage on the tibial insert, possible defect of the patella polyethylene.Initial surgery and revision surgery operative notes were provided.Patient left the operating room in stable condition.No further issues or complications were reported.No additional information is available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.The reason for the revision reported cannot be confirmed from the information provided but may be the result of prosthesis wear, tibial loosening, and femoral loosening.Or due to inclusion of the polyethylene in the packaging recall.Additionally, these devices appear to have been implanted for over ten years prior to the reported event.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.If any further information is obtained that would change or alter any information provided, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.

• Brand Name: OPTETRAK HI-FLEX TIBIAL INSERT SZ 3 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 court; gainesville 32653
• Manufacturer Contact: geoff gannon ; 2320 nw 66th court; gainesville 32653 ; 3523771140
• MDR Report Key: 20212563
• Report Number: 1038671-2024-03503
• Device Sequence Number: 18112093
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10885862064004
• UDI-Public: 10885862064004
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• PMA/510(K) Number: K033883
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2009
• Device Explanted Year: 2023
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/20/2025

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 Date: 09/26/2011
• Device Catalogue Number: 244-23-11
• 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: 09/09/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/19/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/13/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/20/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/27/2006
• 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 Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE H11
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention; Hospitalization
• Patient Sex: Male