Model Number 5450-50-501 |
Device Problem
Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068)
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Patient Problems
Adhesion(s) (1695); Muscular Rigidity (1968); Pain (1994); Joint Contracture (4528)
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Event Date 04/30/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Initial reporter occupation: lawyer.Dmf# - 13704, trade name gentamicin sulphate, active ingredient(s) gentamicin sulphate, dosage form - powder,
strength 1.0g active in our cements.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event Description
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Primary operative notes (b)(6) 2016 indicate the patient received a right total knee replacement due to end stage osteoarthritis.The patella was resurfaced, and depuy cement was utilized x2.The surgery was completed without indication of complication by the surgeon.Revision operative notes (b)(6) 2018 indicate the patient received a right total knee revision due to pain, stiffness, flexion contracture, extensive scar tissue and loosening.Upon entering the joint, the tibial component was identified at loose at the cement to implant interface.All implants with the exception of the patella were revised.No indication of product deficiency related to the femoral, insert or patella components.The surgery was completed without indication of complication by the surgeon.Doi: (b)(6) 2016.Dor: (b)(6) 2018.Right knee.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint (b)(4).Investigation summary: no device associated with this report was received for examination.The information received will be retained for potential series investigations if triggered by trend analysis, post market surveillance, or other events within the quality system.Depuy considers the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.Device history lot: a device history record review was conducted as part of investigation (b)(4).The review found 1 unrelated non-conformance on this lot number.Final micro and sterility tests passed.
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