| Model Number |
PS TIBIAL INSERTS SZ 3, 15MM |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Naturally Worn (2988)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
08/18/2021
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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 a patient, initial knee implanted on (b)(6) 2007, underwent a revision procedure on (b)(6) 2022, approximately 5 years 2 months post the initial implant procedure for poly wear.No further information reported.
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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 an additional review of information received, the following sections, have been updated for correction accordingly: b5 - implant/explant dates orginally state incorrectly.
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Event or Problem Description
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Initial knee implanted on (b)(6) 2016, underwent a revision procedure on (b)(6) 2021.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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After review of additional information received the following sections, have been updated accordingly: h6: the revision reported may have been the result of malalignment between the femoral and tibial components, third body wear, patient-related conditions, or any combination of these possibilities, which led to prosthesis wear.A contributing factor to the reported wear may have been the result of being packaged in a non-conforming vacuum bag for more than five years.However, this cannot be confirmed as the device was not available for evaluation and pre-revision radiographs/images were not provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay corrected information.The following sections were corrected: b1, b5, g1, h6 - health effect - clinical code, component code, type of investigation, investigation findings, investigation conclusions, h7 and h11.The revision reported may have been the result of malalignment between the femoral and tibial components, third body wear, patient-related conditions, or any combination of these possibilities, which led to prosthesis wear.A contributing factor to the reported wear may have been the result of being packaged in a non-conforming vacuum bag for more than five years.However, this cannot be confirmed as the device was not available for evaluation and pre-revision radiographs/images were not provided.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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent an initial total knee arthroplasty.Subsequently, it was reported that the patient experienced wear of the tibial insert.As a result, the patient underwent a knee revision approximately 5 years and 2 months after initial implantation.No further patient impact reported.No further information available.
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