| Model Number |
1581-21-115 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Naturally Worn (2988)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Joint Laxity (4526)
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| Date of Event |
08/01/2022
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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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It was reported that the patient had their knee done around 2002.The surgeon wasn¿t sure of the exact date the procedure was done.The patient was feeling some instability in their knee, so the surgeon felt they would benefit from a poly exchange.A size 2, 15mm stabilized insert was removed.I was unable to read any lot numbers from the underside of the poly as they had worn off.A trial reduction was performed with a 17.5mm insert and found to be stable.The real implant was opened and inserted.The knee was run through a full range of motion and stability was confirmed.The closing process began.Doi: 2002; dor: (b)(6) 2022; affected side: right knee.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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 : a manufacturing record evaluation (mre), was not possible because the required lot code was not provided.
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