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EXACTECH, INC. LOGIC TIBIA PS MOD INSRT SZ 5 11MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED
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| Model Number |
LOGIC TIBIA PS MOD INSRT SZ 5 11MM |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Naturally Worn (2988); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Unspecified Infection (1930); Pain (1994); Osteolysis (2377); Implant Pain (4561)
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| Date of Event |
12/28/2015
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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 three months post initial left tka, the 72 y/o male patient had a revision surgery where only poly was exchanged.Images received.The device is not available for evaluation.No additional information available.
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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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After further review of additional information received the following sections g3, g6, h2, h3 and h6 have been updated accordingly.(h3) the revision reported was likely the result of prosthesis wear.Possible causes for polyethylene wear include malalignment between the implants, high contact stresses during knee flexion, third body wear, patient-related conditions, instability, or any combination of these possibilities.The extent and root cause of the prosthesis wear could not be determined as the device was not returned for evaluation, and radiographs were not provided.The most probable root cause associated with the event of ¿prosthesis wear¿ is associated with material damage to a surface, usually involving progressive loss or displacement of material, due to relative motion between that surface and a contacting substance or substances.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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After additional review of information and an update to the investigation, the following sections g1, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3 and h6 have been updated accordingly.(h3): the revision reported was likely the result of prosthesis wear.Possible causes for polyethylene wear include malalignment between the implants, high contact stresses during knee flexion, third body wear, patient-related conditions, instability, or any combination of these possibilities.The extent and root cause of the prosthesis wear could not be determined as the device was not returned for evaluation, and radiographs were not provided.
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Event or Problem Description
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As reported, approximately three months post the initial left total knee arthroplasty, the patient underwent a revision surgery where only the poly was exchanged due to a suspected infection and pain.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay corrected information.The following sections were corrected: b5, h6, h11 the reported event was unable to be confirmed due to limited information received from the customer.No device was returned for evaluation; further, radiograph images were not provided for review.Operative notes and/or medical records were not provided for review of usage/ technique.A review of complaint history determined that no further action is required as no trends were identified.A review of the sterile certificates and/or the final endotoxins report was performed.All lots were accepted to the requirements.A definitive root cause was unable to be determined; however, may have resulted from an underlying patient condition and/or surgical procedure.Additionally, infection is a known surgical risk, as outlined in the ifu.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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