Catalog Number 150600005 |
Device Problem
Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068)
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Patient Problems
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); Not Applicable (3189)
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Event Date 02/27/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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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Reviewed medical records received on 14 may 2018.Records indicated that patient's left knee was revised to address aseptic loosening of the tibial base plate, at the cement to implant interface.Revising surgeon noted that the femur and patella were well-fixed and in good position; neither were revised.The tibial component, however, was grossly loose, lifting off of the cement mantle by hand, with no cement fixation on the tibia base plate.The cement mantle was well-fixed to the proximal tibia bone.Depuy bone cement was utilized for this knee during primary implantation.Doi: (b)(6) 2014; dor: (b)(6) 2018; (left 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.Depuy synthes considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation may be re-opened as necessary.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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Product complaint # (b)(4).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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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