| Model Number |
5552-L-299 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Bone Fracture(s) (1870); Injury (2348)
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| Date of Event |
03/11/2020
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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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It was noted that the device is not available for evaluation.Should additional information become available, it will be provided in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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Update may 15, 2020 for issues after left knee revision: revision surgery was performed by cement patella on (b)(6), but the left knee has recurred after the revision.The patient has refused re-operation, so it is being followed up.On (b)(6) patella fractured after both knees tka.Tritanium patella was used.Doctors are new to this, and the cause is unknown.Revision scheduled for (b)(6).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Updated the implant date.Reported event: an event regarding periprosthetic fracture involving tritanium patella was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: device evaluation and results: not performed as product was not remains implanted.Clinician review: a review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant stated the following comment: re pi- which represents an additional pi for the other 2 pis for which i rejected a report for this patient.The event description alludes to a revision of an uncemented patellar component to a cemented component with persistence of clinical problems.No additional documentation is presented for this pi and therefore confirmation of the event description and preparation of a report is not possible.Device history review: could not be performed as lot code information was not provided.Complaint history review: could not be performed as lot code information was not provided.Conclusion: a review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant stated the following comment: re pi - which represents an additional pi for the other 2 pis for which i rejected a report for this patient.The event description alludes to a revision of an uncemented patellar component to a cemented component with persistence of clinical problems.No additional documentation is presented for this pi and therefore confirmation of the event description and preparation of a report is not possible.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Additional information including operative reports, progress notes, x-rays and return of the device are needed to fully investigate the event.If further information becomes available or the product is returned, this investigation will be re-opened.H3 other text: device not returned.
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Event or Problem Description
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Updated (b)(6) 2020 for issues after left knee revision: revision surgery was performed by cement patella on (b)(6), but the left knee has recurred after the revision.The patient has refused re-operation, so it is being followed up.On (b)(6), patella fractured after both knees tka.Tritanium patella was used.Doctors are new to this, and the cause is unknown.Revision scheduled for (b)(6).
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