MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US UNKNOWN KNEE FEMORAL; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL

Catalog Number	150400105
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Adhesion(s) (1695); Fall (1848); Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding (1888); Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction (1907); Unspecified Infection (1930); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Distress (2329); Joint Laxity (4526); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
Date of Event	01/01/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient had knee replacements surgery in 2024 on both knees.Following the knee replacement procedure, the patient experienced a series of adverse events including infection, wound dehiscence, bleeding, allergic reaction to nickel, foreign body reaction, loss of range of motion, knee swelling, night sweats, scar tissue formation, and two falls.The infection required intravenous antibiotics, and allergy testing confirmed sensitivity to nickel.The patient continues to experience significant pain and has a revision planned for the right knee, with no plans for the left knee at this time.The implant remains in situ.
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.H11 additional manufacturer narrative: d2a: prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer/metal/polymer.D4: udi: as the catalog/model number was not provided, the (01) gtin is not available.
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.H11 additional narrative: added: d10 (concomitant).Corrected: d1, d2a, d4 (catalog).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
Event or Problem Description
Additional information was received stating: on (b)(6) 2024, the plaintiff underwent bilateral knee replacement surgery.Following the surgery, the plaintiff developed serious complications, including severe and persistent pain in both knees, instability, and difficulty with mobility.The plaintiff continues to experience chronic pain, limited mobility, fear of falling, emotional distress, and loss of independence.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint: (b)(4).Investigation summary: no device associated with this report was received for examination.An evaluation of the manufacturing record could not be performed as the required product/lot number was not provided to complete the evaluation.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of the post-market surveillance.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.Device history lot: the device lot number is unknown; therefore, a device history review could not be performed.If the lot/serial number becomes available, the record will be re-assessed.Added: b5, d6a, h6 (clinical code).Corrected: d3.
Event or Problem Description
Additional information was received stated: - medical records ad 07 jul 2026 was reviewed by a clinician.The record indicates a successful bilateral total knee arthroplasty was performed using depuy synthes implants and competitor cement on (b)(6) 2024.No intraoperative complications were noted.
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.H11 additional narrative: added: b5, d4(lot, expiration date, primary udi#), h4 corrected: d2a, d4(catalog), d10 (concomitant) if information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN KNEE FEMORAL
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• Manufacturer (Section G): JTE WARSAW MFG SITE; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 24517788
• Report Number: 1818910-2026-04187
• Device Sequence Number: 9723171
• Product Code: JWH
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2024
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Consumer
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup,Followup

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?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 150400105
• Device Lot Number: D22061103
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/20/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/09/2026; 03/16/2026; 07/07/2026; 09/09/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/05/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/13/2026; 04/15/2026; 07/17/2026; 09/10/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/18/2022
• 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: ATTUNE CR RP INSRT SZ 5 6MM; ATTUNE MEDIAL DOME PAT 35MM; ATTUNE RP TIB BASE SZ 4 CEM; STRYKER CEMENT BN TBR SMPX P STRL RADOPQ FD; UNKNOWN KNEE TIBIAL INSERT; UNKNOWN KNEE TIBIAL TRAY
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 70 YR
• Patient Sex: Female