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EXACTECH, INC. LOGIC TIBIA IMPLANT PSC INSERT, SZ 3.5, 15MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER
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| Model Number |
LOGIC TIBIA IMPLANT PSC INSERT, SZ 3.5, 15MM |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Unstable (1667); Naturally Worn (2988)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Discomfort (2330); Osteolysis (2377); Ambulation or Postural Difficulties (2544); Balance Problems (4401)
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| Date of Event |
07/24/2014
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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 the patient had a left knee replacement on (b)(6)2014.The patient was further advised by her treating physician that she will likely require total knee revision surgery to her left knee due to accelerated and preventable wear of the 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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Pending investigation.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H6: corrected the following: health effect - clinical code, impact code, medical device problem code, component code, type of investigation, investigation findings, investigation conclusions.The reason the reported event cannot be confirmed from the information provided but may be due to prosthesis wear, instability, and loosening and/or 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, radiographs, and relevant clinical information were not provided.
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