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EXACTECH, INC. TRULIANT TIB IMP PS INSERT SZ 3.5 9MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED
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| Model Number |
02-022-35-3509 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Unstable (1667); Naturally Worn (2988)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Joint Laxity (4526); Implant Pain (4561)
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| Date of Event |
02/22/2023
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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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Pending investigation.D10.Concomitants: 6550213- 02-020-11-0335 - truliant ps cem fem ps cem right sz 3.5, 6378843- 02-022-45-3525 - truliant tib fit tray cem sz 3.5f / 2.5t, ab6522- 1200-a - cemex rx 40g low viscosity, ab6715- 1200-i - cemex isoplastic 40g, ab2342- 1220-i - cemex isoplastic 20g, 4996798- 200-02-26 - three peg patella 26mm, 4000621092- a10012 - gps implant kit v2.
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Event or Problem Description
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As reported via legal documentation, a patient had right knee replacement surgery on (b)(6), 2021.They underwent right knee revision surgery on (b)(6), 2023, approximately 1 year 3 months after their initial procedure.(b)(6), 2023 op report states that there was obvious evidence of oxidation of the polyethylene with yellow discoloration.There was also pitting noted in both the medial and lateral mid portion of the polyethylene.There was no evidence of any loosening of the actual components.It was also noted that the polyethylene head of the patella had some lateral edge wear and upon further inspection, it appeared that the button was placed medial and it was a small button and there was still residual patella.The surgeon noted it looked like the patella during flexion and extension, the lateral femoral condyle was riding on the edge of the patella and was tracking abnormally resulting in abnormal patella wear on the lateral edge of the patella.The patient was brought to the recovery room in stable condition.There is no other patient demographic or medical history available.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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Mfr #1038671-2024-05094.This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.The reason for the revision reported cannot be confirmed from the information provided but may be the result of prosthesis wear and instability or due to 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 and radiographs 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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