| Catalog Number |
5521-B-400 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Unintended Movement (3026); Migration (4003)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
08/10/2023
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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 that the patient's right knee was revised due to lateral subsidence of the tibia after the patient had an 'accident' (nature of the accident not reported to the rep).The baseplate and ps insert were revised to a baseplate with stem, augments and cone with a ts insert (rep confirmed the surgeon wanted additional stability for the patient's construct, there were no allegations against the revised insert).Rep confirmed that no further information will be released by the hospital or surgeon.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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It was noted that the device is not available for evaluation.Should additional information become available, it will be provided in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.H3 other text : not available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An event regarding subsidence involving a triathlon baseplate was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: product evaluation and results: material analysis, visual, functional and dimensional inspections could not be performed as the device was not returned.Clinician review: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.Product history review: review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.Complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.Conclusions: it was reported that the patient's knee was revised due to subsidence of the tibial baseplate.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Additional information including operative reports, progress notes, x-rays and return of the device are needed to fully investigate the event.If further information becomes available or the product is returned, this investigation will be re-opened.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient's right knee was revised due to lateral subsidence of the tibia after the patient had an 'accident' (nature of the accident not reported to the rep).The baseplate and ps insert were revised to a baseplate with stem, augments and cone with a ts insert (rep confirmed the surgeon wanted additional stability for the patient's construct, there were no allegations against the revised insert).Rep confirmed that no further information will be released by the hospital or surgeon.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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