Catalog Number 151620706 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Unspecified Infection (1930)
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Event Date 08/27/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Concomitant med products: attune fb tib base sz 6 cem knee tibial tray component; attune cr fem rt sz 7 cem knee femur component; attune cr fb insrt sz 7 6mm knee tibial insert component; attune medial dome pat 38mm knee patella component; unknown bone cement.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient's knee was revised due to infection.During this procedure, which is the first stage of what is planned to be a two stage procedure, the prior attune primary implants were removed and replaced by a temporary antibiotic impregnated articulating spacer.Once the infection has cleared, the temporary spacer will be removed and replaced by revision knee components.No loosening and no surgical delay.Doi: (b)(6) 2018.Dor: (b)(6) 2018.Right knee.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Pc-(b)(4).No device associated with this report was received for examination.Depuy synthes considers the investigation closed.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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