Catalog Number 5630-G-408 |
Device Problem
Fitting Problem (2183)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 03/30/2015 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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The surgeon attempted to implant a pkr tibial insert and could not get it to lock into place.It could be removed very easily.The surgeon took it out and discovered that there could have been some cement preventing the insert to seat properly.A back up device was available.No delay.No adverse consequences.
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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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Manufacturer Narrative
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An event regarding difficulty seating a triathlon pkr insert into a baseplate was reported.The event was confirmed.Method & results: -device evaluation and results: the anterior locking features were returned damaged, confirming the event.-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 investigation concluded that damage is likely caused by misaligning the insert with the baseplate during implantation.
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Event Description
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The surgeon attempted to implant a pkr tibial insert and could not get it to lock into place.It could be removed very easily.The surgeon took it out and discovered that there could have been some cement preventing the insert to seat properly.A back up device was available.No delay.No adverse consequences.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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