The patient's tibia became infected after the allograft reconstruction procedure and a surgical intervention to remove the patient's allograft was successful.3d systems provided a compassionate use device patient tibia cutting guide and a compassionate use device allograft tibia cutting guide for the initial procedure (tumor resection and allograft reconstruction) through the fda expanded access pathway (u200183).Upon investigation, there were no identified failure modes in the design or manufacturing of the device, nor any reported malfunctions of device during its use.All instructions provided in the ifu were stated to be followed prior to and during the use of the device.The patient will undergo additional surgery at a later date to implant a new allograft tibia.
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The patient's tibia became infected after the allograft reconstruction procedure and a surgical intervention to remove the patient's allograft was successful.3d systems provided a compassionate use device patient tibia cutting guide and a compassionate use device allograft tibia cutting guide for the initial procedure (tumor resection and allograft reconstruction) through the fda expanded access pathway (u200183).Upon investigation, there were no identified failure modes in the design or manufacturing of the device, nor any reported malfunctions of device during its use.All instructions provided in the ifu were stated to be followed prior to and during the use of the device.The patient will undergo additional surgery at a later date to implant a new allograft tibia.
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