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| Model Number |
02-012-48-3013 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Naturally Worn (2988); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Discomfort (2330); Unspecified Musculoskeletal problem (4535); Implant Pain (4561)
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| Date of Event |
06/01/2023
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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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It was reported via legal documents that a patient had an initial right total knee arthroplasty on (b)(6) 2018, the patient has pain, stiffness, and weakness.There is no other patient demographic or medical history available.There are no radiographs or other images of the device provided.No additional information is available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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D2b: prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, cemented, polymer/metal/polymer d10.Concomitants: 5345164 02-010-03-0330 - logic cr femoral cem, right, sz 3.5415962 02-012-45-3030 - lgc tibial fit tray cem sz 3f / 3t.5463415 200-02-32 - three peg patella 32mm.H6.Investigation results -the logic device with serial number (b)(6) is confirmed to have been packaged in a vacuum bag that does not contain evoh.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.These devices are used for treatment not diagnosis.There is no other information available.
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Event or Problem Description
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As reported, the patient underwent an initial right total knee arthroplasty.Subsequently, the patient experienced pain, stiffness, discomfort, and weakness, which affected the patient's mobility and necessitated a revision surgery.Because the patient filed a legal form, it appears they are alleging prosthesis wear.
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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: h6 the following sections were corrected: b3, b5, h6, 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 review of complaint history determined that no further action is required as no trends were identified.A definitive root cause was unable to be determined; however, may have resulted from prosthesis wear or due to inclusion of the polyethylene in the packaging recall.A contributing factor to the reported wear on the tibial insert may have been due to the revised tibial insert having been packaged in a non-conforming bag for five years.However, the reported prosthesis wear cannot be confirmed and potential contributions of user, or patient-related considerations to the event could not be assessed as the devices were not available for evaluation and no images radiographs, or relevant clinical information were 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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