Catalog Number 5630-G-229 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Difficult to Insert (1316)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 11/10/2014 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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When completed, the investigation results will be submitted in a supplemental report.
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Event Description
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It was reported that 8mm#2 insert could not be inserted again and again.Then, it was broken during medical procedure.9mm #2 insert could not be inserted, so #2 tibial component was removed.And, tibia was recut and #1 tibial component was implanted instead of #2 tibial component.The surgeon controlled the gap and cutting area of bone, but it was difficult to inserted and finally inserted.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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An event regarding difficulty seating a triathlon pkr insert into a baseplate was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: -device evaluation and results: not performed as the device was not returned.-medical records received and evaluation: not performed as patient factors did not contribute to the event.-device history review: all devices accepted into final stock conformed to specification.-complaint history review: there have been no similar reported events for this lot id.Conclusions: the exact cause of the event could not be determined because the device was not returned.It was reported that this device was successfully implanted.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If this device is made available, this investigation will be reopened.
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Event Description
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It was reported that 8mm#2 insert could not be inserted again and again.Then, it was broken during medical procedure.9mm #2 insert could not be inserted, so #2 tibial component was removed.And, tibia was recut and #1 tibial component was implanted instead of #2 tibial component.The surgeon controlled the gap and cutting area of bone, but it was difficult to inserted and finally inserted.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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