Model Number 1987-27-021 |
Device Problems
Fracture (1260); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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Patient Problem
Joint Dislocation (2374)
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Event Date 05/09/2023 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, 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 medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event Description
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Following the dislocation of a massive lps tka, the surgeon noted during the revision that day that the insert was separated from its polyethylene part to its metal part.The surgeon wonders if this observation is not the cause of the dislocation of the prosthesis.Consequence: reoperation of the patient with change of the distal femur + segment + keel + insert.Doi: (b)(6) 2023.Dor: (b)(6) 2023.Unknown side.
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Event Description
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Additional information received indicated that when removing the dislocated implant, the surgeon noted that the insert was mismatched between its polyethylene part and its metallic reinforced part.The insert was removed.There was loosening of the femoral stem and replacement of the metal rotary hinge.There was no surgical delay.
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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.
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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).Investigation summary: the device associated with this report was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual inspection and photograph review found the metal component partially disassociated from the poly component, which could have contributed to the dislocation event, however no fracture could be identified.The overall complaint can be confirmed.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.Device history lot: a search of the depuy nonconformance (nc) quality system found no nc¿s associated with this product/lot combination.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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