Model Number 1987-27-112 |
Device Problems
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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Patient Problem
Loss of Range of Motion (2032)
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Event Date 10/06/2021 |
Event Type
Injury
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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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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient was unable to straighten the leg and x-rays confirmed that the poly post had disassociated from the tibial tray.Surgery was performed and the tibial insert was removed.The metal aspect of the poly was loose and disassociated from the poly.Doi: (b)(6) 2021, dor: (b)(6) 2021 left knee.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint#: (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.Corrected: h3, h6 medical device problem code.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : examination of the returned device confirmed the device was disassembled.The metal hinge component was separated from the poly insert.Material deformation was noted in the recesses where the metal hinge component was previously engaged.The damage to the poly insert is consistent with forceful separation of the assembled components.The need for corrective action was not established.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.Device history lot : a search of the depuy nonconformance (nc) quality system found no nc¿s associated with this product/lot combination.Based on the inability to find any nc¿s against the provided product code/lot code combination, it is reasonable to conclude that there are no anomalies with regard to manufacturing or inspection contained in the device history records that would contribute to the reported event.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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