| Model Number |
208-24-11 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Unstable (1667); Naturally Worn (2988); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Erosion (1750); Pain (1994); Discomfort (2330); Osteolysis (2377); Ambulation or Postural Difficulties (2544); Joint Laxity (4526); Unspecified Musculoskeletal problem (4535); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
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| Date of Event |
03/07/2008
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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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Investigation -based on review of all available information, there is no evidence to suggest that the reported event is related to any design issues.The cause of the patient¿s pain cannot be conclusively determined; however, it is most likely related to the patient¿s underlying condition as associated with the interaction between the implanted device and the patient due to patient illness, unique anatomy, or other condition that impacts the performance of the device.The patient has bilateral knee replacements.These devices are used for treatment not diagnosis.
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Event or Problem Description
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As reported via legal documentation, on (b)(6) 2008, this patient underwent right total knee replacement surgery and was implanted with an optetrak cc polyethylene tibial insert.Patient experiences pain in his right knee and may require a right knee revision surgery to remove the remaining recalled liner at a later time.There is no other patient demographic or medical history available.There is no information on a 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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent an initial right total knee arthroplasty.Subsequently, it was reported that the patient experienced pain, prosthesis wear and loosening.As a result, it was reported that the patient may need a revision in the future.No medical or surgical intervention was reported as a result of this event.No further patient impact reported.No further information available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay corrected information.The following sections were corrected: b1, b2, b3, b5, g1, h6 - health effect - clinical code, health effect - impact code, medical device problem code, component code, type of investigation, h7 and h11
the reported event was unable to be confirmed due to limited information received from the customer.No device was returned for evaluation; further, photographs and/or radiograph images were not provided for review.Operative notes and/or medical records were not provided for review of usage/technique.A definitive root cause was unable to be determined as the necessary information to adequately investigate the reported event was 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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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