| Model Number |
TRULIANT TIB IMP CRC INSERT SZ 3.5, 11MM |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Bacterial Infection (1735); Medical device site infection (4845)
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| Date of Event |
07/05/2023
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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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As reported, approximately twenty-one days post initial right tka, the 54 y/o female patient had the tibial insert exchanged for a new one of the same size during a wash out procedure due to infection.Patient was revised to exactech devices.There was no breakage of device or surgical delay/prolongation.Patient was last known to be in stable condition following the event.Sales rep was unable to obtain x-rays or images.The device is not available for evaluation due to being against hospital policy.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information, including the product investigation, will be submitted within 30 days of receipt.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A review of the sterile certificates and/or the final endotoxins report was performed.All lots were accepted to the requirements.The reason for the reported revision due to infection cannot be conclusively determined; however, it may be related to an underlying patient condition and/or surgical procedure.Additionally, infection is a known surgical risk, as outlined in the ifu.H6: corrected health effect, component, and investigation clinical codes.
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