| Model Number |
RSKTLG |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint (2671)
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| Date of Event |
01/14/2021
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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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Per the device labeling, the remedy® stemmed knee spacer may be compromised in an overweight or obese patient and/or one who does not limit the amount of activity and weight placed on the knee.The patient is obese and reported walking on the device with full weight bearing.
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Event or Problem Description
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One month post-operative the patient was walking full weight bearing and fractured the tibial knee component.The surgeon revised the knee to remove the broken spacer and replace it with a metal tibial and femur static spacer.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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