It was reported that the patient was having a right total knee replacement.I showed the surgeon and circulating nurse a size 8 left attune femoral component.This implant was verified and implanted.The surgical staff was made aware of the mistake after i doubled checked the billing sheet and implants.This occurred after the wound had been closed with staples, but before the pt had been woken up from anesthesia, or left the room.The 8 left femoral component was then removed, removing cement, and was re-prepared for a size 7 right femoral component.The tibial insert was also changed to a size 7x7mm to accommodate the new femur.Doi: (b)(6) 2021, dor: (b)(6) 2021, left knee.
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: no device associated with this report was received for examination.The information received will be retained for potential series investigations if triggered by trend analysis, post market surveillance, or other events within the quality system.Depuy considers the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.Device history lot: the product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the manufacturing or material that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).A manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.
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