It was reported that patient underwent a partial knee arthroplasty on (b)(6), 2013.Subsequently, patient underwent a revision procedure on (b)(6), 2014 due to aseptic loosening of the tibial tray.All components were removed and patient was converted to a total knee.A review of the invoice history confirmed the surgery date; however, a revision invoice history could not be located to confirm which components were removed and replaced.
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Current information is insufficient to permit a conclusion as to the cause of the event.There are warnings in the package insert that state that these types of events can occur: under possible adverse effects, number 10 states, "loosening or migration of the implants can occur due to loss of fixation, trauma, malalignment, bone resorption, excessive activity.".
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