It was reported patient underwent a left partial knee arthroplasty on (b)(6) 2014.Subsequently, patient underwent a revision procedure on (b)(6) 2014 due to tibial subsidence.Operative report noted a dislocated tibial bearing, hemarthrosis and a stress fracture through the medial femoral condyle next to the femoral component during the revision procedure.All components were removed and replaced with a total knee system.
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Current information is insufficient to permit a conclusion as to the cause of the event.Review of device history records show that lot released with no recorded anomaly or deviation.There are warnings in the package insert that state that this type of event can occur: under warnings it states, "improper selection, placement, positioning, alignment and fixation of the implant components may result in unusual stress conditions which may lead to subsequent reduction in the service life of the prosthetic components." this report is number 3 of 3 mdrs filed for the same event (reference 1825034-2014-04879 & 05691 & 05847).
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