On may 16 a journal article ¿superior fixation of pegged trabecular metal over screw-fixed pegged porous titanium fiber mesh¿ by maiken stilling et.Al a stating a prospective, parallel-group, randomized unblinded clinical trail study clinical study was conducted on tibial components.It was reported after 2 years of follow up that 1 patient with a tm monoblock cr tibial component reported pain at 2 years, had a stable implant (determined by rsa) but had reduced range of motion due to arthrofibrosis.That was treated by loosening of adherences under anesthesia.
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No device or photos were received; therefore the condition of the device is unknown.The lot number of the product is unknown; therefore the device history records, complaint history could not be reviewed.It could not be confirmed if the device was used in an approved and compatible combination.Surgical notes were not provided.It is unknown whether the components were implanted with the correct fit and orientation as per the surgical technique.Relevant medical history is unknown.Unsuccessful attempts were made to obtain additional information.No further details were made available.Based on the information available, the root cause of the event cannot be determined.Should additional information be obtained to further this investigation, this report shall be updated.
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