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EXACTECH, INC. PS TIBIAL INSERTS SZ 4, 15MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED
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| Model Number |
PS TIBIAL INSERTS SZ 4, 15MM |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Unstable (1667); Naturally Worn (2988); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Scar Tissue (2060); Ambulation or Postural Difficulties (2544); Joint Laxity (4526); Swelling/ Edema (4577); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581); Joint effusion (4849)
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| Date of Event |
12/12/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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As reported by legal team, patient original surgery was performed in 2014.Patient moved to a different city after the primary surgery.Patient has had two (2) revisions, and patient had pain and issues following the primary surgery.When patient had first revision in 2017, the surgeon corrected a ¿patellar issue¿ (the patellar button was loose he thought), and ¿tightened the knee¿.However, only the insert was exchanged.The patient continuing pain and mobility issues, then in (b)(6) 2021 had a second revision.Patient believes all the components were removed in 2021, and surgeon said he had significant lysis.Patient has had to work from home since the surgery, has leg length issues, continuing pain, etc.Patient is male, (b)(6) and has very limited mobility.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information, including the product investigation, will be submitted within 30 days of receipt.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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After further review of additional information received the following sections g3, g6, h2, h3, h6 and h9 have been updated accordingly.(h3) as reported by legal team, patient original surgery was performed in newark nj in 2014.Patient moved from nj to pa after the primary surgery.Patient has had two (2) revisions in pa and says had pain and issues following the primary surgery.When patient had first revision in 2017, the surgeon corrected a ¿patellar issue¿ (the patellar button was loose he thought), and ¿tightened the knee¿.However, only the insert was exchanged.The patient continuing pain and mobility issues, then in (b)(6) 2021 had a second revision.Patient believes all the components were removed in 2021 reported in mfr#1038671-2022-00493, and surgeon said he had significant lysis.Patient has had to work from home since the surgery, has leg length issues, continuing pain, etc.Patient is male, 46 years old and has very limited mobility.No additional information is available.Based on review of all available information, there is no evidence to suggest that the reported event is related to any design issues.The cause of the subsequent revision cannot be conclusively determined; however, it is most likely related to the patient¿s underlying condition and activity.These devices are used for treatment not diagnosis.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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"d10: 200-02-41 - three peg patella 41mm.204-04-45 - trapezoid tibial tray sz 4f/5t.234-03-04 - optetrak asy, ps cemented femoral, sz 4.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 1038671-2025-00671.This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.The reason for the revision reported cannot be confirmed from the information provided but may be the result of prosthesis wear, instability and patellar loosening or due to inclusion of the polyethylene in the packaging recall.Potential contributions of user and patient-related considerations to the event could not be assessed as the devices were not available for evaluation and images, radiographs, and relevant clinical information were not provided.The product associated with the reported event is within the scope of recall z-0019-2022; however, there is insufficient information to evaluate whether the subject issue of the recall was a cause or contributor to the reported event.If any further information is obtained that would change or alter any information provided, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.".
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