Catalog Number CHG020 |
Device Problems
Device Appears to Trigger Rejection (1524); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Pain (1994); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
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Event Date 10/13/2023 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported there will be a revision surgery to remove and replace the implant.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device is not available for evaluation.If additional information is received it will be reported on a supplemental report.H3 other text : implanted.
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Event Description
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It was reported there will be a revision surgery to remove and replace the implant.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The event can be confirmed as the surgeon provided the requested documents for the fda compassionate use approval and submitted an order for all-titanium tmj devices.The patient had a metal allergy test done at the orthopedic analysis laboratory that showed she is reactive to nickel and cobalt; chemical components in the cobalt-chromium alloy used in the condylar heads of the tmj concepts prostheses.Based on the investigation there is no indication of an incorrectly working product or any design, material or manufacturing related issue.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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