MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH TRIATHLON PRIM CEM FXD BPLT #5; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, CO

Model Number 5520-B-500

Device Problems Osseointegration Problem (3003); Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Injury (2348)

Event Date 03/03/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.There have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.It was noted that the device is not available for evaluation.Should additional information become available, it will be provided in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2020, a revision of triathlon that was implanted in 2014.The revision occurred due to aseptic loosening of tibial component.The existing femur component remained stable and was left insitu.The tibia baseplate and insert were removed and replaced with a universal baseplate and 9/100mm stem, tibia cone and cs insert.The procedure doesn¿t require monitoring.The outcome of the procedure was a successful revision.

Event Description

On 3/3/20, a revision of triathlon that was implanted in 2014.The revision occurred due to aseptic loosening of tibial component.The existing femur component remained stable and was left insitu.The tibia baseplate and insert were removed and replaced with a universal baseplate and 9/100mm stem, tibia cone and cs insert.The procedure doesn¿t require monitoring.The outcome of the procedure was a successful revision.

Manufacturer Narrative

Reported event: an event regarding loosening involving a triathlon baseplate was reported.The event was confirmed.Method & results: product evaluation and results: not performed as the device was not returned.Medical records received and evaluation: a brief operative report for a right tka with bacteriology reports and surgical pathology reports negative for infection [.] x-rays: an undated ap both knees and lateral right demonstrating the same tka with lucency's around the tibial component consistent with loosening on lateral view.Review of this additional data confirms the event description.Product history review: a review of the device manufacturing records indicate that all devices accepted into final stock were free from discrepancies.Complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.Conclusions: a review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant confirms the event description.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as return of the device, pathology reports, pre- and post-operative x-rays and the primary operative report as well as patient history and follow-up notes are needed to complete the investigation for determining root cause.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If devices and / or additional information become available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.

• Brand Name: TRIATHLON PRIM CEM FXD BPLT #5
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLO/FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, POROUS, CO
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH; 325 corporate drive; mahwah NJ 07430
• MDR Report Key: 9903865
• MDR Text Key: 188811828
• Report Number: 0002249697-2020-00642
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327041057
• UDI-Public: 07613327041057
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K141056
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional,other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/17/2020

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2020
• Device Model Number: 5520-B-500
• Device Catalogue Number: 5520B500
• Device Lot Number: EMREJ
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/03/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/31/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/21/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/17/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 81 YR