| Model Number |
96-2032 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Unintended Movement (3026)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Joint Laxity (4526); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
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| Date of Event |
09/21/2022
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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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Clinical adverse event received for hypermobility of the knee and spin out.Event is serious and is considered severe.Event is possibly related to both device and procedure.Date of implant: (b)(6) 2014.Date of revision: unk.Date of event: (b)(6) 2022.(left knee).Treatment: revision; insert was removed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(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).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.H10 additional narrative: if information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
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Event or Problem Description
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Operative notes state that total knee arthroplasties on bilateral knees were performed on (b)(6) 2014 utilizing johnson and johnson implants were utilizing including bilateral resurfacing of the patella.The cement manufacturer is not noted, nor is a sticker sheet provided.Clinic notes state that on (b)(6) 2022 the patient has come in for evaluation of her bilateral knee replacements from 8 years prior.Over the past 6 weeks, she has noticed popping in her left knee when she goes from sitting cross-legged to extension.This causes pain and swelling.She has had a brace ¿which has helped a bit.¿ physical examination states she has a lot of varus and valgus laxity in both knees of 4-5mm each.The surgeon states she likely has a spinout of the left knee.The surgeon states she is a good candidate for bilateral knee polyethylene exchanges.This complaint is currently capturing a revision of the insert and will be updated to a planned insert exchange and joint instability.A review of the system will be conducted and if needed, a new complaint will be created regarding the planned poly exchange on the right knee for instability as this pc is capturing the left knee only.Follow-up will also need to be conducted to determine if the revision has now occurred.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : the device associated with this report was not received for examination.Based on the visual analysis of the provided photographic evidence, it cannot be determined a depuy's device failure or malfunction which could contribute to the reported event.No unintended rotation/movement was possible to be observed.Depuy synthes considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed, and the investigation may 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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