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EXACTECH INC. PS TIBIAL INSERTS SZ 4, 9MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Catalog Number |
204-24-09 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Naturally Worn (2988)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
10/21/2008
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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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It was reported via legal documentation that a patient had a left total knee arthroplasty on (b)(6) 2008, with no reported revision.No other patient information / medical history reported.The device will not be returned.There is no other information available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10.Pending investigation.These devices are used for treatments, not diagnosis.There is no other information available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reason for the reported event cannot be confirmed from the information provided but may be due to prosthesis wear over the course of 15 years implantation and/or inclusion of the polyethylene in the packaging recall.Additionally, the devices are implanted for over ten years prior to the reported failure.Potential contributions of user or patient-related considerations to the event could not be assessed as the devices were not available for evaluation and no images, radiographs, or relevant clinical information was provided.H6: corrected component, and investigation clinical codes.
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