MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. 3DKNEE; INSERT, 3D EX SZ 8RT 9MM

Model Number 392-09-708

Device Problem Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Scar Tissue (2060); No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 07/10/2017

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Revision surgery - the patient has had many knee surgeries on his right knee and as a result had a significant amount of scar tissue that continued to make his knee hurt and he also had limited motion especially around his patella.In surgery, they found a lot of scar tissue and ossification lateral to the patella.The surgeon released this scar tissue and ossification to regain mobility in the patellar region then changed out patella, patient knee showed increased flexion and mobility after his release in operating room (or).

Manufacturer Narrative

The reason for this revision surgery was the patient has had many knee surgeries on his right knee and as a result had a significant amount of scar tissue that continued to make his knee hurt and he also had limited motion especially around his patella.In surgery, they found a lot of scar tissue and ossification lateral to the patella.The surgeon released this scar tissue and ossification to regain mobility in the patellar region then changed out patella,the patient's knee showed increased flexion and mobility after his release in operating room (or).The in-vivo length of patient service for the implant was 5.1 years.There is no information in this complaint about any patient injuries, activities, or accidents that may have contributed to the need for this revision surgery.The patient did have pre-existing patient health conditions.The healthcare professional did not indicate if there was delay in surgery.Another suitable device was available for use.The revision surgery was completed as intended.The device was disposed of at the hospital and not made available to djo surgical for examination.A review of the implant device history records (dhr) shows that the reported component used in the previous surgery met design and manufacturing requirements.There were no non-conforming material reports (ncmrs) associated with the product that may have contributed to the event.The device was within its expiration date at the time of use during the previous surgery.Customer complaint history of the reported device showed no present trends or on-going issues that are in need of review.This event is deemed to be non-product related.The root cause of this complaint was a revision surgery due to the knee pain and limited range of motion.Agent mentioned that the patient had pre-existing condition, which was that patient had many knee surgeries on his right knee and as a result had a significant amount of scar tissue that contributed to make his knee hurt, limited motion especially around his patella.It seems that the event occurred due to excessive scar tissue that developed at the joint and osteogenesis.No additional information was submitted with the complaint regarding any patient activities that may have contributed to the event and hence a definitive root cause cannot be determined.Inventory containment is not required as there are no indications of a product or process issue affecting implant safety or effectiveness.

• Brand Name: 3DKNEE
• Type of Device: INSERT, 3D EX SZ 8RT 9MM
• Manufacturer (Section D): ENCORE MEDICAL L.P.; 9800 metric blvd.; austin TX 78758 5445
• Manufacturer (Section G): ENCORE MEDICAL L.P.; 9800 metric blvd.; austin TX 78758 5445
• Manufacturer Contact: teffany hutto ; 9800 metric blvd.; austin, TX 78758-5445
• MDR Report Key: 6775325
• MDR Text Key: 82106961
• Report Number: 1644408-2017-00653
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OIY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888912120289
• UDI-Public: (01)00888912120289
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K091956
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/27/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/08/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/30/2016
• Device Model Number: 392-09-708
• Device Catalogue Number: 392-09-708
• Device Lot Number: 59601402
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/30/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/08/2011
• 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): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 60 YR