| Catalog Number |
7115-0009 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Bone Fracture(s) (1870); Osteolysis (2377); Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
11/01/2004
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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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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 : device not returned to the manufacturer.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient had a revision from scorpio implants to ts knee.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient had a revision from scorpio implants to ts knee.The patient required left knee revision due to gross osteolysis of his proximal tibia which resulted in a periprosthetic fracture and sudden failure.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Reported event: an event regarding osteolysis involving a scorpio femoral component 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 was revised due to gross osteolysis of the proximal tibia which resulted in a periprosthetic fracture.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as return of the device, pathology reports, pre- and post-operative x-rays and the revision operative report as well as patient history and follow-up notes are needed to complete the investigation for determining root cause.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If devices and/or additional information become available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.The following devices were also listed in this report: device name#scorpio cr tib insert ; cat#72-2-0910 ; lot#tkm01725a.Device name#scorpio cr basic femur w/posts ; cat#70-3011l ; lot#k04e1401.It cannot be determined which, if any of these devices may have caused or contributed to the patient's experience.
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