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EXACTECH, INC. TRULIANT TIB IMP CRC INSERT SZ 4, 13MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Catalog Number |
02-022-51-4013 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Naturally Worn (2988)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
01/25/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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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.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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported via legal documentation that approximately 24 months after a left total knee replacement procedure, the patient underwent a revision procedure to address prosthesis wear.No further issues or complications were reported.No additional information is available.
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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 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, radiographs, and relevant clinical information were not provided.
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