| Model Number |
5531-G-409 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Unstable (1667); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Aspiration/Inhalation (1725); Fall (1848); Ambulation or Postural Difficulties (2544)
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| Date of Event |
12/30/2014
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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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Review of the device history records indicate that devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no reported discrepancies.There has been another event for the lot referenced.If additional information is received, it will be provided in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.Device not returned.
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Event or Problem Description
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Information received in follow-up includes a report dated (b)(6) 2014: "still with a feeling of instability and giving way.A through superomedial portal of knee aspiration of intra-articular fluid was done with about 20cc followed by light dressing.''.
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Event or Problem Description
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Information received in follow-up includes a report dated (b)(6) 2014: ".Still with a feeling of instability and giving way.A through superomedial portal of knee aspiration of intra-articular fluid was done with about 20cc followed by light dressing.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Reported event: an event regarding patient factors involving a triathlon insert was reported.The event of aspiration was confirmed by medical review.Method & results: product evaluation and results: material analysis, visual, functional and dimensional inspections could not be performed as the device remained implanted.Clinical review: review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant indicated: a review of the provided medical records and x-rays by a clinical consultant indicated: [.] revision surgery was performed (b)(6) 2013.The preoperative diagnosis was now failed knee arthroplasty with femoral component loosening and polyethylene liner wear.At the time of the revision the patellar component was found completely floating in the knee.The femoral and tibial components were stable and well aligned.The patella was recut and a a3 5 x 10mm patella cemented in place.A new 9 mm cs polyethylene was placed.A lateral release and medial imbrication performed as well.No complications were reported from the surgery.Postoperative x-rays showed satisfactory appearance of the implants.The results from the intraoperative cultures were not provided, however the pathology did not show evidence of any acute inflammation.[.] on exam the quadriceps appeared intact to palpation medial and lateral, but a long defect was noted centrally.[.] hazards: none clearly related to implant.Conclusion of assessment: [.] the aspirations [.] events were also confirmed.-product history review: indicated all devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no reported discrepancies.-complaint history review: there have been 4 other similar events for the reported lot related to the same device/patient.Conclusions: review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant indicated, the patient was having a feeling of giving way and instability.The knee was aspirated.[.] hazards: none clearly related to implant.The aspirations events were also confirmed.No further investigation is required at this time.If additional information becomes available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.
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