Model Number 1506-00-004 |
Device Problem
Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068)
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Patient Problems
Edema (1820); Muscular Rigidity (1968); Pain (1994); Weakness (2145); Discomfort (2330); Ambulation Difficulties (2544); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 02/05/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Initial reporter occupation: lawyer.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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Patient received left primary attune tka to treat left knee degenerative joint disease.The patella was resurfaced and depuy cement x 1 was utilized.The procedure was completed without complications.Patient received left knee revision due to loosening of the tibial tray.Upon entering the joint, the surgeon confirmed the tibial tray was loosened and completely debonded at the cement to implant interface.The femoral component and patella were well-fixed and retained.There was no reported product problem with the explanted tibial insert.The patient was revised with attune tibial revision products utilizing unknown cement.The procedure was completed without complications.Doi: (b)(6) 2014.Dor: (b)(6) 2020; left knee.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.H6 patient code: no code available (3191) was used to capture insufficient information.Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : no device associated with this report was received for examination.A worldwide complaint database search found no other related reported incidents against the provided product code/lot number combination since release for distribution.Based on previous investigations, this complication of joint replacement is unlikely to have been the result of a device failing to meet required specifications.The information received will be retained for potential series investigations if triggered by trend analysis, post market surveillance, or other events within the quality system.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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Office notes (b)(6) 2019 indicate the patient was experiencing discomfort, pain, joint stiffness, gait disturbance, limb swelling and muscle weakness relating to her left knee.Upon physical exam minimal patellofemoral crepitation without apprehension or clunk is noted.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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, b7 and h6 (patient codes).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: no device associated with this report was received for examination.The information received will be retained for potential series investigations if triggered by trend analysis, post market surveillance, or other events within the quality system.Depuy considers the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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