| Catalog Number |
5532-G-309-E |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Device Damaged Prior to Use (2284); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/29/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.There have been no similar events for the lot referenced.An evaluation of the device cannot be performed as the device was not returned to the manufacturer.Should additional information become available it will be reported in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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During triathlon ps tkr surgery, triathlon x3 tibial bearing insert- ps insert was to be implanted.The stainless steel wire placed on the anterior/ front side of the traithlon x3 ps insert came out while implanting and the insert was no longer usable.There was another traithlon ps insert for back up so that was used and the surgery was completed successfully.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Correction - g1 manufacturing site updated.An event regarding disassociation 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 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: the exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as return of the device and photographs/videos of the reported event 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.
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Event or Problem Description
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During triathlon ps tkr surgery, triathlon x3 tibial bearing insert- ps insert was to be implanted.The stainless steel wire placed on the anterior/ front side of the triathlon x3 ps insert came out while implanting and the insert was no longer usable.There was another triathlon ps insert for back up so that was used and the surgery was completed successfully.
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