| Model Number |
TRULIANT TIB IMP PS INSERT SZ 5 9MM |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Naturally Worn (2988); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Implant Pain (4561); Swelling/ Edema (4577); Insufficient Information (4580); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
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| Date of Event |
03/30/2023
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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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D10: concomitants: 02-010-06-0250 - tru cc femoral size 5 left (b)(6).02-012-60-1680 - tru stem ext 16mm x 80mm (b)(6).200-07-35 - advanced patella 35mm 3 peg implant (b)(6).Pending investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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As reported via legal documentation the patient had a left knee revision on (b)(6) 2023.This device has not been explanted.The patient experiences joint pain, joint swelling and stiffness.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.The patient has filed a short-form complaint in a multidistrict litigation titled in re: exactech polyethylene orthopedic products liability litigation, mdl no.3044 (ngg) (mmh), and pending in the eastern district of new york.Per the transfer order creating this multidistrict litigation, ¿plaintiffs: allege that their knee or hip replacement devices failed prematurely because of degradation of the device¿s polyethylene component, which resulted in the premature removal (or planned removal) of the prosthesis at issue.¿ because the patient has filed a suit in this multidistrict litigation, the patient appears to allege that the patient was injured as a result of premature wear of an exactech polyethylene device.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Manufacturer narrative updated: the reason for the reported event cannot be confirmed from the information provided, but may have been due to prosthesis wear.Potential contributions user or patient-related considerations to the event could not be assessed as the devices were not available for evaluation and no images, radiographs, or relevant clinical information was provided.Additionally, this device was packaged after initiation of the recall and was not packaged in a non-conforming vacuum bag.
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