| Catalog Number |
5531-G-609-E |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
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| Date of Event |
11/07/2023
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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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Patient reported he will need a revision due to swelling and stiffness and would like to know if implants are subject to a recall.
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Reported event: an event regarding range of motion (rom) involving a triathlon insert 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 remains implanted.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 is experiencing swelling and stiffness.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as pathology reports, pre- and post-operative x-rays and the primary operative report as well as patient history and follow-up notes are needed to complete the investigation for determining root cause.The patient would like to know if the implant was subject to a recall.Upon review, there are no recalls associated with this device.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#tritanium bplate triathlon s6 ; cat#5536b600 ; lot#ctd86182.Device name#triathlon p/a cr beaded #5l ; cat#5517f501 ; lot#rba3p.Device name#tritanium patella-asymmetric ; cat#5552-l-320 ; lot#r5451.It cannot be determined which, if any of these devices may have caused or contributed to the patient's experience.
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Event or Problem Description
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Patient reported he will need a revision due to swelling and stiffness and would like to know if implants are subject to a recall.Left knee.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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