| Catalog Number |
02-012-44-4011 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Naturally Worn (2988)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994); Synovitis (2094); Discomfort (2330); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
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| Date of Event |
04/10/2024
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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 approximately 78 months after a left total knee replacement procedure, the patient underwent a revision procedure to address polyethylene wear, pain, stiffness, discomfort and weakness.Revision surgery operative notes were provided.Post operative diagnosis noted mechanical loosening of left knee internal prosthesis.Patient left the operating room in stable condition.No further issues or complications were reported.No additional information is available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned for evaluation and no photographs or x-rays were provided for review; therefore the reported event cannot be confirmed through analysis.The cause of the reported event cannot be determined based on the information made available.Should additional, relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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D4: corrected.G4: corrected.The reason for the revision reported cannot be confirmed from the information provided but may be the result of prosthesis wear, loosening, and/or due to inclusion of the polyethylene in the packaging recall.Potential contributions of user and patient-related considerations to the event could not be assessed as the devices were not available for evaluation and images and radiographs were not provided.H6: corrected health effect clinical codes.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reason for the revision reported cannot be confirmed from the information provided but may be the result of prosthesis wear, loosening, and/or due to inclusion of the polyethylene in the packaging recall.Potential contributions of user and patient-related considerations to the event could not be assessed as the devices were not available for evaluation and images and radiographs were not provided.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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