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

Catalog Number	244-25-09
Medical Device Problem Code	Naturally Worn (2988)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
As reported by the legal notification, a patient underwent an initial left total knee arthroplasty utilizing recalled exactech components.No revision scheduled.Because the patient has filed a legal claim, it appears that they are alleging prosthesis wear of an exactech polyethylene device.No further information provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D10: three peg patella 35mm (cat# 200-02-35 / serial (b)(6) cemented finned tib.Tra sz 5f/5t (catt# 200-04-55 / serial (b)(6) holding pin small headed short 4 pack (cat# 201-78-11 / serial (b)(6) optetrak asy hi-flex ps cem fem, sz 5, left (cat# 244-02-05 / serial (b)(6)) the reported event was unable to be confirmed due to limited information received from the customer.No device was returned for evaluation; further, photographs and/or radiograph images were not provided for review.Operative notes and/or medical records were not provided for review of usage/ technique.A review of complaint history determined that no further action is required as no trends were identified.The investigation results concluded that the reported event occurred due to prosthesis wear and/or 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, radiographs, and relevant clinical information 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 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 66th ct; gainesville FL 32653
• Manufacturer Contact: ashley harris ; 2320 nw 66th ct; gainesville, FL 32653 ; 3523771140
• MDR Report Key: 25067816
• Report Number: 1038671-2026-00529
• Device Sequence Number: 10437751
• Product Code: JWH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10885862064073
• UDI-Public: 10885862064073
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K033883
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2012
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/04/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/29/2013
• Device Catalogue Number: 244-25-09
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/04/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/04/2026
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/30/2008
• 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 Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE H11
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Male