| Model Number |
5530-G-309 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Ambulation or Postural Difficulties (2544)
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| Date of Event |
10/01/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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It was noted that the device is not available for evaluation.Should additional information become available, it will be provided in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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This is for "lysis of adhesion" treatment in (b)(6) 2018.Patient had a primary left knee implant on (b)(6), 2018 and has been experiencing lack of rom and constant pain.Patient noted a small effusion that showed up on x-rays.(b)(6) 2018 patient was treated for "lysis of adhesion" for excessive scar tissue and had an aspiration on (b)(6), 2022.Patient is scheduled for a revision on (b)(6) 2022.Patient would like to know if implants are subject to a recall.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The following devices were also listed in this report: triathlon p/a cr beaded #4l; cat# 5517f401; lot# de22s tritanium bplate triathlon s3; cat# 5536b300; lot# ctd19812 tritanium patella-asymmetric; cat# 5552-l-320; lot# dkt6 it cannot be determined which, if any of these devices may have caused or contributed to the patient's experience.Reported event: an event regarding arthrofibrosis involving a triathlon insert was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: -device evaluation and results: material analysis, visual, functional and dimensional inspections could not be performed as the device remained implanted.-clinician review: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant. -device history review: review of the device history records indicate the 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.Conclusion: the event could not be confirmed as insufficient information was provided.Further information such as return of the device, pre- and post-operative x-rays, primary operative report as well as patient history and follow-up notes are needed to complete the investigation for determining root cause.Patient would like to know if her implants were involved in a recall.A review indicated the devices are not part of a recall.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If additional information become available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.
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Event or Problem Description
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This pi is for "lysis of adhesion" treatment in (b)(6) 2018.Holistic reported event: patient had a primary left knee implant on (b)(6), 2018 and has been experiencing lack of rom and constant pain.Patient noted a small effusion that showed up on x-rays.(b)(6) 2018 patient was treated for "lysis of adhesion" for excessive scar tissue and had an aspiration on (b)(6), 2022.Patient is scheduled for a revision on (b)(6) 2022.Patient would like to know if implants are subject to a recall.Patient noted she will be consulting an attorney but has not retained an attorney yet.Update 3 may 23 (b)(6): patient confirmed revision surgery performed on (b)(6) 2022."i'm already doing much better.".
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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