MAKO SURGICAL CORP. MCK TIBIAL ONLAY INSERT-SZ 6-8MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, PARTIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLY
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Model Number 180706-1 |
Device Problem
Naturally Worn (2988)
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Patient Problems
Failure of Implant (1924); Injury (2348)
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Event Date 12/31/2019 |
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.The following devices were also listed in this report: mck femoral component; cat# unk_ofl; lot# unknown.Mck tibial component; cat# unk_ofl; lot# unknown.It cannot be determined which, if any of these devices may have caused or contributed to the patient's experience.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient's right knee was revised.Rep was not present for the procedure, but was provided pictures of a mako mck tibial onlay insert which was worn/ delaminated on top.Patient's entire pka construct was revised to a tka construct.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Reported event an event regarding wear involving a mako insert was reported.The event was confirmed via photographs.Method & results product evaluation and results: the reported device was not returned however photographs were provided for review.The photographs note the following: burnishing, scratching, third body indentations and delamination were evident on areas of the articulating surface.These damage modes are consistent with commonly identified damage modes in uhmwpe inserts.Damage was also observed on the non-articulating surface of the insert likely from explantation.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: the exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as 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.H3 other text : device not returned.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient's right knee was revised.Rep was not present for the procedure, but was provided pictures of a mako mck tibial onlay insert which was worn/ delaminated on top.Patient's entire pka construct was revised to a tka construct.
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