| Model Number |
5520-B-100 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Osseointegration Problem (3003)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Inadequate Osseointegration (2646)
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| Date of Event |
02/13/2021
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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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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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Right tka.Revision due to loosening of tibial component.
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Event or Problem Description
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Right tka.Revision due to loosening of tibial component.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Reported event: an event regarding loosening involving a triathlon baseplate was reported.The event was confirmed by clinical consultant.Method & results: product evaluation and results: material analysis, visual, functional and dimensional inspections could not be performed as the device was not returned.Clinician review: a review of the provided medical information by a clinical consultant indicated: event description: right tka for oa.Revision due to loosening of tibial component.Implants involved: triathlon ps fem #1 right cemented, triathlon primary baseplate tibia-cemented #1.Materials reviewed: 02/13/2021: stryker pi report12/29/2020: x-ray ap/lat right knee.?weightbearing, mild djd and lateral chondrocalcinosis01/15/2021: x-ray right knee ap/lat.Primary triathlon cemented ps with primary cemented baseplate.Tibia in perhaps very slight varus but appears engaged with bone med and lat.02/13/2021: x-ray right knee ap/lat.Primary triathlon cemented ps with primary cemented baseplate.Tibia in varus with lift off laterally.03/15/2021: x-ray right knee ap/lat.Primary triathlon cemented ps with primary cemented baseplate.Tibia in marked varus with lift off laterally increased from 02/13/2021.Confirmation: failure of a triathlon cemented primary baseplate may be confirmed from the x-ray series.The revision cannot be confirmed without additional medical records/op notes/radiographs.Root cause: very early failure of a cemented tibial component approximately 6 weeks is highly unusual without some inciting event.Assessing a root cause is not possible without additional medical records and history and perhaps examination of the explant.-product history review: could not be performed as the device lot details were not provided.Complaint history review: could not be performed as the device lot details were not provided.Conclusions: the exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as return of the device, 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 devices and / or additional information become available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.H3 other text : device not returned.
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