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EXACTECH, INC. TRULIANT TIB IMP PS INSERT SZ 1.5, 11MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Catalog Number |
02-022-35-1511 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Naturally Worn (2988)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994); Ambulation or Postural Difficulties (2544); Implant Pain (4561); 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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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D10: concomitant devices: (b)(6) 02-020-12-0215 - truliant ps por fem ps por left sz 1.5 (b)(6) 02-022-55-1515 - truliant por tib tray size 1.5f/1.5t (b)(6) 180-65-25 - alteon 6.5mm screw, 25mm (b)(6) 180-65-30 - alteon 6.5mm screw, 30mm (b)(6)8 200-07-29 - advanced patella 29m 3 peg implant (b)(6) a10012 - gps implant kit v2 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 36 months after a left total knee replacement procedure, the patient may require a future revision procedure for polyethylene wear.The patient has experienced pain, discomfort, swelling, stiffness, mobility and gait impairment, popping/clicking of the knee.No further issues or complications were reported.No additional information is available.
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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 reason for the reported event cannot be confirmed from the information provided but may be due to prosthesis wear and/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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