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| Model Number |
LOGIC TIBIA IMPLANT PSC INSERT, SZ 5, 13MM |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Naturally Worn (2988)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Synovitis (2094); Discomfort (2330); Osteolysis (2377); Ambulation or Postural Difficulties (2544); Balance Problems (4401); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581); Joint effusion (4849)
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| Date of Event |
11/17/2022
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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 via a legal notification, that a patient, initial right tka, implanted with an optetrak polyethylene tibial insert, on (b)(6) 2016, underwent a revision procedure on (b)(6) 2022, approximately 6 years 8 months post the initial procedure, due to ¿osteolysis¿ and ¿synovitis secondary to polyethylene wear.¿ the plaintiff¿s revision surgery was due to accelerated and preventable wear of the defective polyethylene insert component within the optetrak device.As a direct, proximate, and legal consequence of the defective nature of the optetrak devices as described herein, plaintiff has suffered and continues to suffer permanent and debilitating injures and damages, including but not limited to, significant pain and discomfort; gait impairment; poor balance; difficulty walking; component part loosening; soft tissue damage; bone loss; and other injuries which all require ongoing medical care.As a further direct, proximate, and legal consequence of the defective nature of the optetrak devices, plaintiff has sustained and will sustain future damages, including but not limited to cost of medical care; rehabilitation; home health care; loss of earning capacity; mental and emotional distress; and pain and suffering.No device returns anticipated due to this being a legal case.No further information.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer/metal/polymer.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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The reason for the revision reported cannot be confirmed from the information provided but may be the result of prosthesis wear or due to inclusion of the polyethylene in the packaging recall.Potential contributions of user and patient-related considerations to the event could not be assessed as the devices were not available for evaluation and images and radiographs were not provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reason for the revision reported cannot be confirmed from the information provided but may be the result of prosthesis wear or due to inclusion of the polyethylene in the packaging recall.Potential contributions of user and patient-related considerations to the event could not be assessed as the devices were not available for evaluation and images and radiographs were not provided.H6: corrected health effect, component, and investigation clinical codes.
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