WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY INC FLAT CUT TALAR DOME SZ 2 INFINITY ADAPTIS; PROSTHESIS, ANKLE, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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Catalog Number 33680032 |
Device Problem
Osseointegration Problem (3003)
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Patient Problem
Inadequate Osseointegration (2646)
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Event Date 03/14/2024 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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The digital stryker prophecy team received a ct scan indicating that the patient may require a revision surgery of both the tibial and talar components due to aseptic loosening occurring less than a year after implantation.No trauma, no abnormal event, no evidence of infection.Patient has rheumatoid arthritis and history of fracture many years ago.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Once the investigation has been completed any additional information will be reported in a supplemental report.Device remains implanted in patient.
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Event Description
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The digital stryker prophecy team received a ct scan indicating that the patient underwent a revision surgery of both the tibial and talar components due to aseptic loosening occurring less than a year after implantation.No trauma, no abnormal event, no evidence of infection.Patient has rheumatoid arthritis and history of fracture many years ago.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event could be confirmed based on available medical record and medical expert assessment.The device inspection was not possible as the product was not returned for investigation.A review of the device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No corrective actions are required at this time.No indications of material, manufacturing or design related problems were found during the investigation.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.Upon further investigation of the ct scans by healthcare professionals the following was observed ¿the talus shows an anterior positioning of the implant.There is some radiolucence and loosening can be confirmed.It is not clear however, whether the positioning was already present after the operation or has developed.Aseptic loosening can be confirmed.Without further x-ray no sound assessment can be given, whether an initial poor positioning (user/measurement related) may have contributed to the failure.¿ based on investigation, the root cause was attributed to a patient related issue.The failure was detected due to radiolucency around the talus and also it shows an anterior positioning of the implant.Hence, loosening can be confirmed.However, whether the positioning was already present after the operation or has developed is not clear.Aseptic loosening can also be confirmed from the hcp.Without further x-ray no assessment can be done regrading whether initial poor positioning (user/measurement related) may have contributed to the failure.If device is returned or any further information is provided, the investigation report will be reassessed.
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