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Reported event: an event regarding loosening involving a scorpio baseplate was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: product evaluation and results: the reported device was not returned however photographs were provided for review.Visual inspection of the provided photographs show a recently explanted baseplate, femoral component, and insert.Blood, tissue, and bone residue are visible consistent with recent implantation.No evidence of device failure can be seen.Clinician review: a review of the provided medical information by a clinical consultant indicated: "as described above, this inquiry concerns a primary cemented posteriorly stabilized scorpio total knee arthroplasty that was revised approximately 10 years after implantation for aseptic loosening.The revision was performed using a rotating hinge implant.I cannot confirm that this event occurred although it does state a revision was carried out in the summary.The x-rays that were supplied from my review had no date on them.While there was some stress shielding and or osteolysis present on the femoral side, in my experience this is not unusual with long-term follow-up of scorpio implants.The bone cement interface appears satisfactory with no radiolucencies at the bone cement interface.There have been cases where x-rays are relatively normal but debonding of the implant has been found.Without the operative report or intraoperative photos there can be no certainty.The surgeon revised this knee with a modular rotating hinge which in my opinion would not be necessary except in specific circumstances.I see no significant bone loss.Even in the face of the stress shielding or osteolysis i believe there would be adequate bone stock for a standard revision with a ts component with augments and cones if needed.A hinge would be used when the ligament envelope is incompetent.I cannot determine the root cause of this event with certainty.I would need to have evidence of loosening either with a ct scan, intraoperative photos, and the revision operation report.Causes of debonding, osteolysis and aseptic loosening are multifactorial including surgical technique, patient factors including bmi and activity level and implant factors." product history review: review of the device history records indicate 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.Conclusions: it was reported that the patient was revised due to aseptic loosening of the baseplate.A review of the provided medical information by a clinical consultant indicated: "as described above, this inquiry concerns a primary cemented posteriorly stabilized scorpio total knee arthroplasty that was revised approximately 10 years after implantation for aseptic loosening.The revision was performed using a rotating hinge implant.I cannot confirm that this event occurred although it does state a revision was carried out in the summary.The x-rays that were supplied from my review had no date on them.While there was some stress shielding and or osteolysis present on the femoral side, in my experience this is not unusual with long-term follow-up of scorpio implants.The bone cement interface appears satisfactory with no radiolucencies at the bone cement interface.There have been cases where x-rays are relatively normal but debonding of the implant has been found.Without the operative report or intraoperative photos there can be no certainty.The surgeon revised this knee with a modular rotating hinge which in my opinion would not be necessary except in specific circumstances.I see no significant bone loss.Even in the face of the stress shielding or osteolysis i believe there would be adequate bone stock for a standard revision with a ts component with augments and cones if needed.A hinge would be used when the ligament envelope is incompetent.I cannot determine the root cause of this event with certainty.I would need to have evidence of loosening either with a ct scan, intraoperative photos, and the revision operation report.Causes of debonding, osteolysis and aseptic loosening are multifactorial including surgical technique, patient factors including bmi and activity level and implant factors." 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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