| Catalog Number |
5531-G-709-E |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Difficult to Insert (1316); Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem (2906)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/22/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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It was noted that the device is not available for evaluation.If additional information is received, it will be provided in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.Review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no reported discrepancies.There have been no other events for the lot referenced.H3 other text : not returned.
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Event or Problem Description
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Primary procedure, left knee.It was reported that the insert was not seating posteriorly.Insert was wasted and a second insert obtained.This insert was also not seating posteriorly.The insert had to be held in place and gently malleted in.Procedure completed successfully with a delay of less than one minute.Tourniquet was used.Rep confirmed that no further information will be released by the hospital or surgeon.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An event regarding seating/locking issues 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 on 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 insert was not seating posteriorly during implantation.Insert was wasted and a second insert obtained.This second insert was also not seating posteriorly.The insert had to be held in place and gently malleted in.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as return of the device and/or photographs 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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Primary procedure, left knee.It was reported that the insert was not seating posteriorly.Insert was wasted and a second insert obtained.This insert was also not seating posteriorly.The insert had to be held in place and gently malleted in.Procedure completed successfully with a delay of less than one minute.Tourniquet was used.Rep confirmed that no further information will be released by the hospital or surgeon.
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