| Model Number |
5530-G-311 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Degraded (1153); Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Ambulation or Postural Difficulties (2544); Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
01/23/2023
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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, "triathlon inlay 11mm delaminated after 8 years.".
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Reported event: an event regarding wear involving a triathlon insert was reported.The event was confirmed.Method & results: product evaluation and results: visual inspection of the returned device indicated that the insert is worn.The damage present on the posterior portion was consistent with delamination and material loss.The damage on the articulating surface of the insert is consistent with burnishing, scratching and third body indentations; which are common damage modes of uhmwpe.The yellow discoloration observed on the tibial insert is consistent with the absorption of synovial fluid by the device.Clinician review: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.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: visual inspection of the returned device indicated that the insert is worn.The damage present on the posterior portion was consistent with delamination and material loss.The damage on the articulating surface of the insert is consistent with burnishing, scratching, and third body indentations; which are common damage modes of uhmwpe.The yellow discoloration observed on the tibial insert is consistent with the absorption of synovial fluid by the device.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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It was reported, "triathlon inlay 11mm delaminated after 8 years.".
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