Catalog Number UNK_STM |
Device Problem
Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problems
Injury (2348); Cancer (3262)
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Event Date 02/06/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported device is similar to a device approved for compassionate use in the united states.An investigation is being performed in an attempt to identify the cause of the event.Should additional information become available it will be reported in a supplemental report.Review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.Device not returned.
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Event Description
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A patient specific implant prescription form was received with diagnosis "leg length discrepancy right" and notes "proximal component of the tibia should be revised to a new custom component, exchange of the proximal component of the tibia to a new custom component with additional extension capacity.".
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Based on additional information received from the surgeon and the results of the investigation, it was confirmed that the mig proximal tibial replacement successfully achieved it maximum extension and fulfilled its expected use.The reported limb length discrepancy is an expected outcome of using the device and will be resolved by replacing this device so the patient¿s limb can continue to grow.Therefore, the event has been reassessed as not reportable.
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Event Description
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A patient specific implant prescription form was received with diagnosis "leg length discrepancy right" and notes "proximal component of the tibia should be revised to a new custom component, exchange of the proximal component of the tibia to a new custom component with additional extension capacity." update from the clinician: the tibial component has nearly reached maximum extension.In addition to this, a limb length discrepancy at the femoral component was identified.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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