Catalog Number 621323 |
Device Problem
Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068)
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Patient Problems
Pain (1994); Synovitis (2094)
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Event Date 05/30/2014 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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Implantation of s-rom noiles knee in 2007.Instability since (b)(6) 2014.Revision (b)(6) 2014.During revision pin breakage at femur became obvious.Explantation of complete construct.Review of medical records confirm reason for revision as - fracturing of the central axis of the s-rom femoral prosthesis in the patient's right knee with loosening of the femoral condyle and the tibial prosthesis - km (b)(6) 2014.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).This complaint is still under investigation.Depuy will notify the fda of the results of this investigation once it has been completed.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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Manufacturer Narrative
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Examination of the submitted srom nrhfem w/pin med rt 71x66 confirmed the reported fracture.The stem of the femoral component was fractured as a result of low stress high cycle fatigue crack initiation and propagation.No material defects were observed that could have contributed to fracture initiation and/or propagation to failure.There was no evidence of bone ingrowth into the porous coating of the implant and it fractured as a result of low stress high cycle fatigue crack initiation and propagation.It is not known to what extent the patient¿s history of peripheral vascular disease, obesity and smoking contributed to the complaint ¿ these could inhibit bone growth and the lack of fixation could result in the implant fatique and fracture.No evidence was found suggesting product error was a contributing factor and the need for corrective action was not indicated.Depuy considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.
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