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EXACTECH, INC. PS TIBIAL INSERTS SZ 3, 9MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Catalog Number |
204-23-09 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Unstable (1667); Naturally Worn (2988); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Scar Tissue (2060); Synovitis (2094); Joint Laxity (4526); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581); Joint effusion (4849)
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| Date of Event |
07/13/2022
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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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As reported via legal documentation, this patient had left knee replacement on (b)(6) 2011.Their left knee was revised on (b)(6) 2022, approximately 11 years 4 months after their initial procedure.Patient has reported severe pain, extensive synovitis, loosening, significant scarring, swelling, effusion, inflammation, weakness, loss of stability and other injuries presently undiagnosed.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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Pending investigation.
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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: d1/d2a/d2b, d4, h4, h6.Mdr section codes updated/corrected: a, b, c, d, e, g.The reason for the revision reported cannot be confirmed from the information provided but may be the result of prosthesis wear, instability, loosening, or due to inclusion of the polyethylene in the packaging recall.Additionally, these devices appear to have been implanted for over ten years prior to the reported event.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, radiographs, and relevant clinical information 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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