Catalog Number 63671112 |
Device Problem
Degraded (1153)
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Patient Problem
Injury (2348)
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Event Date 04/08/2019 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.There have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.It was noted that the device is not available for evaluation.Should additional information become available, it will be provided in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.
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Event Description
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At (b)(6) 2008, hmrs placement of knee was performed by tumor resection.About 10 years after the surgery, the clip was pop out naturally from hmrs axis pin and pin was protruded from the femur component.Therefore, the revision surgery was done and the groove in which the clip fits was worn and could not fix the clip.Therefore, femur component, pin, clip and other attached parts were changed the new same devices.Dr 's request to check the wear of the clip groove in the femoral component.
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Event Description
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At (b)(6) 2008, hmrs placement of knee was performed by tumor resection.About 10 years after the surgery, the clip was pop out naturally from hmrs axis pin and pin was protruded from the femur component.Therefore, the revision surgery was done and the groove in which the clip fits was worn and could not fix the clip.Therefore, femur component, pin, clip and other attached parts were changed the new same devices.Dr 's request to check the wear of the clip groove in the femoral component.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: lot code, expiration, and manufacturing date.An event regarding wear (resulting in disassociation) involving a hmrs femoral component was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results -product evaluation and results: material analysis, visual, functional and dimensional inspections could not be performed as the device was not returned.-medical records received and evaluation: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.-product history review: a review of the device manufacturing records indicate that all devices accepted into final stock were free from discrepancies.-complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.Conclusions: as reported the femoral component groove was worn, the clip was pop out naturally from hmrs axis pin and pin was protruded from the femur component.No information was available to confirm this event.Surgeon requested to check the wear of the clip groove in the femoral component but this could not be performed as the device was not returned.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as return of the device, pathology reports, pre- and post- operative x-rays and the primary operative report as well as patient history and follow-up notes are needed to complete the investigation for determining root cause.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If devices and / or additional information become available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.
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