| Model Number |
02-012-35-2015 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Naturally Worn (2988)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Cyst(s) (1800); Emotional Changes (1831); Failure of Implant (1924); Synovitis (2094); Discomfort (2330); Ambulation or Postural Difficulties (2544); Implant Pain (4561); Swelling/ Edema (4577); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
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| Date of Event |
05/18/2022
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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 legal documentation that on (b)(6) 2013, this patient underwent right total knee replacement and was implanted with an optetrak polyethylene tibial insert (serial #: (b)(4)) and then on (b)(6) 2022, approximately 9 years 2 months after implant, they underwent a right knee revision surgery due to accelerated and preventable wear of the optetrak polyethylene tibial insert.There is no other patient demographic or medical history available.There is no information on the surgical procedure or patient outcome.There is no device return.There are no photos or other images of the device provided.No additional information is available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Procode: prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer/metal/polymer.Pending investigation.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H6: investigation results - the revision reported was likely the result of polyethylene wear as stated in the legal documentation.Possible causes for polyethylene wear include malalignment between the implants, high contact stresses during knee flexion, third body wear, patient-related conditions, instability, or any combination of these possibilities.The extent and root cause of the polyethylene wear cannot be determined as the device was not available for evaluation and radiographs, photographs, or operative notes were not provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.The following sections were updated: g3/g4, h6.The following sections were corrected: h6.Mdr section codes updated/corrected: b, c, e, g.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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.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.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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