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The patient had undergone left knee replacement in 2004 by a primary surgeon in lapeer michigan.The patient has done well until recently, where his knee has become unstable.The revising surgeon revised the knee on (b)(6) 2023 and explanted the patient's lcs large 10mm insert.The lcs tibial tray, femoral component, and metal backed 3 peg patella was left in situ.The part and lot numbers for the implants left in situ could not be retrieved.The lcs complete insert that was explanted displayed delaminating, wear, and was oxidized.A new 10mm insert was implanted.It was unknown if there was any surgical delay.Doi: (b)(6) 2004.Dor: (b)(6) 2023.Affected side: left knee.
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Product complaint (b)(4).Component code: appropriate term/code not available (g07002) used to capture no findings available.Investigation summary: no device associated with this report was received for examination.The information received will be retained for potential series investigations if triggered by trend analysis, post market surveillance, or other events within the quality system.Depuy considers the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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