MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH X3 TRIATHLON INSERT PS#2 9MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, C

Catalog Number 5532G209

Device Problem Mechanical Problem (1384)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 06/08/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation.Review of the device history records indicates devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock on with no reported discrepancies.There have been no other events for the lot referenced.

Event Description

It was reported that triathlon ps tibial insert x3 has malfunction and deterioration characteristics.It is observed by the surgeon that implant was not seated on tibial baseplate during tka as the posterior lateral edge of insert was bulged and interior lateral face has groove, then was replaced by another implant.

Manufacturer Narrative

An event regarding a seating/locking issue involving a triathlon insert was reported.The event was not confirmed.Device evaluation and results: no product was returned for evaluation, one photograph of poor quality was attached.The photograph shows the insert with an red arrow indicating that there is an issue with the posterior tab however, because of the quality of the photograph the defect cannot be confirmed.Medical records received and evaluation: not performed as the reported component was not implanted.Device history review: indicate all devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no reported discrepancies- complaint history review: there have been no other similar repotted event for the lot referenced.Conclusion: the exact cause of the event could not be determined as insufficient information was provided.Further information such as device return is required to complete the investigation for determining a root cause.A capa trend analysis was conducted for the reported failure mode and concluded that seating/locking difficulties may arise from user-related issues associated with the preparation of the joint space prior to the attempted seating and with the technique required to correctly introduce the insert component to the baseplate.No further investigation for this event is required at this time.

Event Description

It was reported that triathlon ps tibial insert x3 has malfunction and deterioration characteristics.It is observed by the surgeon that implant was not seated on tibial baseplate during tka as the posterior lateral edge of insert was bulged and interior lateral face has groove, then was replaced by another implant.

Manufacturer Narrative

An event regarding a seating/locking issue involving a triathlon insert was reported.The event was not confirmed.Device evaluation and results: visual analysis of the returned product confirms the reported bulging on the posterior lateral edge of the device and the groove on the interior lateral face, however, upon review, it is likely that these were formed during attempted implantation and subsequent removal from the baseplate.It is noted that there are multiple other marks present on the device consistent with attempted implantation.Medical records received and evaluation: not performed as the reported component was not implanted.Device history review: indicate all devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no reported discrepancies.Complaint history review: there have been no other similar reported event for the lot referenced.Conclusion: visual analysis of the returned product confirms the reported bulging on the posterior lateral edge of the device and the groove on the interior lateral face, however, upon review, it is likely that these were formed during attempted implantation and subsequent removal from the baseplate.It is noted that there are multiple other marks present on the device consistent with attempted implantation.The exact cause of the event could not be determined as insufficient information was provided.Further information such as operative notes are required to complete the investigation for determining a root cause.A capa trend analysis was conducted for the reported failure mode and concluded that seating/locking difficulties may arise from user-related issues associated with the preparation of the joint space prior to the attempted seating and with the technique required to correctly introduce the insert component to the baseplate.No further investigation for this event is required at this time.

Event Description

It was reported that triathlon ps tibial insert x3 has malfunction and deterioration characteristics.It is observed by the surgeon that implant was not seated on tibial baseplate during tka as the posterior lateral edge of insert was bulged and interior lateral face has groove, then was replaced by another implant.

• Brand Name: X3 TRIATHLON INSERT PS#2 9MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, C
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH; 325 corporate drive; mahwah NJ 07430
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-LIMERICK; raheen business park; limerick NJ NA
• Manufacturer Contact: brian lauro ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 6691979
• MDR Text Key: 79242967
• Report Number: 0002249697-2017-02123
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327046205
• UDI-Public: 07613327046205
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SA
• PMA/PMN Number: K141056
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 12/12/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/06/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/28/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: 5532G209
• Device Lot Number: LFG981
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/06/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/16/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/28/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other