Model Number 3092-040 |
Device Problems
Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068); Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371)
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Patient Problems
Pain (1994); Swelling (2091); Ambulation Difficulties (2544); No Code Available (3191); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
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Event Date 09/25/2018 |
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.Occupation: is a non-healthcare professional.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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Right knee revised due to pain, swelling, difficulty walking, and loosening of tibial tray at the cement to implant interface.Doi: (b)(6) 2017 dor: (b)(6) 2018.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation summary: no device associated with this report was received for examination.X-ray images were included for review.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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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.H10 additional narrative: 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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Event Description
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Medical records/billing records were reviewed: on (b)(6) 2018, the patient had a revision right total knee arthroplasty to address loosening tibial tray at the implant/cement interface, pain, effusion, clunking and inability to perform his normal function.The femoral component was noted to be loosened ¿was cleaned and re-cemented¿, the patella was noted to be well fixed and was retained.On (b)(6) 2018, the patient had a revision left total knee arthroplasty to address loosening of the tibial tray at the cement/implant interface, pain, swelling, and difficulty with walking.The patella and femoral components were noted to be well-fixed and were retained.The insert was removed without allegation of deficiency.(sticker page 46 of 97) depuy tibial tray and insert were used as well as competitor cement x2 were used during this procedure.On (b)(6) 2019, the patient had a revision right total knee arthroplasty to address loose right total knee.The indications for surgery included that the patient had a previous revision for aseptic loosening of his tibial plateau.The patient now has loosening of the femoral component as well as the patellar component, severe popping and snapping and difficult ambulation.During the procedure, the surgeon observed loosening of the femoral component and patella, with no interface provided.The tibial tray was noted to be well fixed.(sticker page 55 of 97) depuy patella, insert, and femoral components along with competitor cement x2 were used during this procedure.On (b)(6) 2019, the patient had a revision left total knee arthroplasty to address failed left total knee arthroplasty and loose left total knee arthroplasty.The indications for surgery included: one bag of depuy cement used for both knees during initial implantation, which led to early failure and has had a previous revision for loose tibial.Prior medical records noted the patient was experiencing instability, and pain.During the current revision the surgeon reported that the femoral component and patella were loose, no interface provided.(sticker page 43 of 97) depuy femoral component, patella, and insert, along with competitor cement x2 were used during this procedure.
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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.H10 additional narrative: added: b5.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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Event Description
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Medical and billing records received and were reviewed: office notes (b)(6) 2019 indicate the patient is experiencing swelling, popping, instability and pain of the left knee.He is also experiencing swelling, pain, numbness and instability in the right knee and feelings of crunching and cracking.Current treatment includes oral pain medication, physical therapy, knee braces and nerve blocks.No evidence of additional revision of products.
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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.X-ray images were included for review.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.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: the device associated with this report was not returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The photo and x-ray investigation found nothing indicative of a device nonconformance or loosening.The photograph attached to the complaint was reviewed and determined that the photo did not show any information that would aid in the investigation, therefore the reported allegation cannot 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: the product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the manufacturing or material that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).A manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.
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