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EXACTECH, INC. TRULIANT TIB IMP CRC INSERT SZ 4.5, 11MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Catalog Number |
02-022-51-4511 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Unstable (1667); Naturally Worn (2988)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994); Numbness (2415); Joint Laxity (4526); Swelling/ Edema (4577); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
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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 35 months after a left total knee replacement procedure, the patient may require future revision surgery for polyethylene wear.The patient is currently claiming the following complication/injuries as a result of their implant: pain, instability, swelling, and numbness.No additional information is available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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D10: concomitant devices: serial number , item number and full description: (b)(6), a10012 - gps implant kit v2; (b)(6), 02-020-14-0245 - truliant cr por fem cr por left sz 4.5; (b)(6), 201-78-98 - 2 pk, schanz pin, 4mm x 130mm; (b)(6), 02-022-55-4545 - truliant por tib tray size 4.5f/4.5t, (b)(6), 201-78-15 - holding pin mini sharp point 4 pk; (b)(6), 521-78-32 - threaded pin size 3.0 collarless 2pk; (b)(6), 521-78-32 - threaded pin size 3.0 collarless 2pk; (b)(6), 521-78-23 - threaded pin size 2.3 collared 2pk.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.No operative notes were provided; therefore, a review of device usage and technique could not be performed.No information concerning patient conditions, co-morbidities, or other health or anatomical concerns was provided and it is therefore unknown if patient-related factors may have caused or contributed to the reported event.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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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.The following sections were updated: g3, h6.The following sections were corrected: h6.Mdr section codes updated/corrected: a, b, e, f.The reason for the reported event cannot be confirmed from the information provided but may be due to prosthesis wear and instability or 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, radiographs, and relevant clinical information were not provided.If any further information is obtained that would change or alter any information provided, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.
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