GMK SPHERE TOTAL KNEE SYSTEM
Report
- Report Number
- 3005180920-2026-00469
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- May 15, 2026
- Date of Event
- April 29, 2026
- Report Date
- May 15, 2026
- Manufacturer
- MEDACTA INTERNATIONAL SA
- Product Code
- JWH
- UDI-DI
- 07630030826337
- PMA / PMN Number
- K121416
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
BATCH REVIEW PERFORMED ON 04 MAY 2026 GMK-SPHERE 02.12.0310FL GMK-SPHERE TIBIAL INSERT - FLEX S3L - 10 MM (K121416) LOT 1810372: (B)(4) ITEMS MANUFACTURED AND RELEASED ON 04-MAR-2019. EXPIRATION DATE: 20-FEB-2024. NO ANOMALIES FOUND RELATED TO THE PROBLEM. TO DATE, (B)(4) ITEMS OF THE SAME LOT HAVE BEEN SOLD WITH NO SIMILAR REPORTED EVENT DURING THE PERIOD OF REVIEW. ROOT CAUSE:THE SURGEON REVISED LINER HEIGHT, WHICH IS A COMMON PRACTICE TO RESTORE THE JOINT STABILITY. THERE IS NO INDICATION THAT ANY POTENTIAL ISSUE WITH THE DEVICE MAY HAVE CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO THE EVENT.
AT ABOUT 6 YEARS AND 10 MONTHS FROM THE PRIMARY, THE PATIENT CAME IN PRESENTING INSTABILITY AND A "CLICKING" NOISE IN KNEE AND THE CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO REPORTS OF TRAUMA. THE SURGEON REVISED THE INSERT (FROM 10MM TO 14MM). THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 488811 | GMK SPHERE TOTAL KNEE SYSTEM | GMK-SPHERE TIBIAL INSERT - FLEX S3L - 10 MM | JWH | MEDACTA INTERNATIONAL SA | 02.12.0310FL | 1810372 | 07630030826337 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |