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STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH SCORPIO NRG X3 PS TIBIAL INSERT #3 8MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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| Model Number |
82-7-0308 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Joint Dislocation (2374)
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| Date of Event |
11/01/2020
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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.Device not returned.
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Event or Problem Description
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On (b)(6) 2020, a female patient underwent tka procedure (right).On an unknown date, her knee was dislocated.On (b)(6) 2020, replaced the inserts.The reporter does not think it was due to a defect of the implant, but he would like to confirm the cause in the worn part.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Reported event: an event regarding dislocation and wear involving a scorpio insert was reported.The event of dislocation was not confirmed but wear is confirmed via evaluation of the returned device.Method & results product evaluation and results: delamination, burnishing, scratching and third-body indentations were observed on the insert which are common damage modes on uhmwpe.Damage consistent with the explantation process was also observed on the insert.Impression markings consistent with contact against the baseplate were observed on the distal surface of the insert.Yellow discoloration consistent with absorption of synovial fluid was observed on the condyles of the insert.Based on the given information, no materials or manufacturing discrepancies were observed on the surfaces examined.Clinician review: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.Product history review: review of the device history records indicate (b)(4) were manufactured and accepted into final stock on 06-feb-2013 with no relevant reported discrepancies.Complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.Conclusions: it was reported that the patient's knee was dislocated.The reporter does not think it was due to a defect of the implant, but he would like to confirm the cause in the worn part.Evaluation of the returned device indicated that delamination, burnishing, scratching and third-body indentations were observed on the insert which are common damage modes on uhmwpe.Damage consistent with the explantation process was also observed on the insert.Impression markings consistent with contact against the baseplate were observed on the distal surface of the insert.Yellow discoloration consistent with absorption of synovial fluid was observed on the condyles of the insert.Based on the given information, no materials or manufacturing discrepancies were observed on the surfaces examined.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as pathology reports, pre- and post-operative x-rays and the primary operative report as well as patient history and follow-up notes are needed to complete the investigation for determining root cause.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If additional information becomes available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.
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Event or Problem Description
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On (b)(6) 2020, a female patient underwent tka procedure (right).On an unknown date, her knee was dislocated.On (b)(6) 2020, replaced the inserts.The reporter does not think it was due to a defect of the implant, but he would like to confirm the cause in the worn part.
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