| Model Number |
1987-27-014 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Joint Dislocation (2374); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
04/24/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(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 or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient ruptured her extensor mechanism and dislocated her implant.The joint line needed to be raised so the femoral component was removed and re-implanted with smaller segments.The tibial insert dislocated from the mbt rev tray.Doi: (b)(6) 2019.Dor: (b)(6) 2020; left knee.
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Additional 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. product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: no device associated with this report was received for examination.Visual examination of the provided x-ray image confirmed the reported event.The knee had dislocated.A worldwide complaint database search found no other related reported incidents against the provided product code/lot number combination since release for distribution.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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