| Model Number |
5510-F-601 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Joint Dislocation (2374)
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| Date of Event |
02/17/2023
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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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As reported: "left total knee.Revision was secondary to patella dislocation.There was no mention of mako being relevant to the patella dislocation.No further information available from the surgeon or hospital." spoke to rep.Patellar dislocation was addressed by re-suturing the capsule.While in the knee, surgeon decided to exchange a 6x9 cs insert for another 6x9 cs insert.There were no allegations against the revised insert.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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It was noted that the device is not available for evaluation.If additional information is received, it will be provided in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.Review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no reported discrepancies.There have been no other events for the lot referenced.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Reported event: an event regarding dislocation involving a triathlon femoral component was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: -device evaluation and results: visual inspection, material analysis, 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 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: it was reported that the patient required surgery to address dislocation of the patella.The event could not be confirmed because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as return of the device, pre- and post-operative x-rays, revision operative report as well as patient history and follow-up notes are needed to complete the investigation for determining root cause.The patient is also enquiring whether their implants are part of a recall.A search indicated that the reported device is not part of a recall.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If additional information becomes available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.
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Event or Problem Description
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As reported: "left total knee.Revision was secondary to patella dislocation.There was no mention of mako being relevant to the patella dislocation.No further information available from the surgeon or hospital." spoke to rep.Patellar dislocation was addressed by re-suturing the capsule.While in the knee, surgeon decided to exchange a 6x9 cs insert for another 6x9 cs insert.There were no allegations against the revised insert.Update: as reported via medwatch mw5147161: as reported via medwatch mw5147162: after having a total knee replacement in 2022 the kneecap released and had to have revision surgery and now my kneecap has moved again resulting in another revision surgery.The surgeon has rescheduled another total knee replacement again to be done on (b)(6) 2023.Is this because of a defective knee replacement? the brand of knee replacement was stryker, i've heard of stryker having recalls on their products.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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