STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH MRH AXLE; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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Model Number 6481-2-120 |
Device Problem
Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
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Patient Problems
Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994)
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Event Date 03/04/2021 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Reported event: an event regarding allergy/reaction and osteolysis involving a mrh axle was reported.The event was not confirmed.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: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.Product history review: indicated all devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.Complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.Conclusion: the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as return of the device, pre- and post-operative x-rays, 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.Not available.
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Event Description
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A patient specific solutions request was received for the patient's right distal femur with notes: "underwent constrained tka with stryker components and after initial postop period of doing well has had persistent osteolysis, pain and decreasing function.Allergy testing revealed nickel allergy and multiple blood and aspirations of the joint have been negative for infection." a nickel free distal free femur implant is being requested with a planned date of surgery (b)(6) 2021.Update: "the reason for revision is metal sensitivity".
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Reported event: an event regarding allergy/reaction and osteolysis involving a mrh axle was reported.The event was not confirmed.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: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.Product history review: indicated all devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.Complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.Conclusion: the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as return of the device, pre- and post-operative x-rays, 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.
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Event Description
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A patient specific solutions request was received for the patient's right distal femur with notes: "underwent constrained tka with stryker components and after initial postop period of doing well has had persistent osteolysis, pain and decreasing function.Allergy testing revealed nickel allergy and multiple blood and aspirations of the joint have been negative for infection." a nickel free distal free femur implant is being requested with a planned date of surgery (b)(6) 2021.Update: "the reason for revision is metal sensitivity.".
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