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EXACTECH, INC. LGC TIBIAL FIT TRAY CEM SZ 3F / 3T; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Catalog Number |
02-012-45-3030 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Discomfort (2330); Ambulation or Postural Difficulties (2544); Joint Laxity (4526); Aseptic loosening (4883)
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| Date of Event |
07/06/2022
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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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H10.Related: mfr #1038671-2023-01283 report 1 of 4.Mfr # 1038671-2024-02196 report 2 of 4.Mfr #1038671-2024-02201 report 3 of 4.Additional manufacturer narrative- report 4 of 4.D10.Concomitants: (b)(6), 204-70-00 - tibial stem ext.Screw; (b)(6), 02-010-03-0230 - logic cr femoral cem, left, sz 3; (b)(6), 204-34-04 - fluted stem extension 40l x 14 mm; (b)(6), 200-02-35 - three peg patella 35mm; (b)(6), 02-012-51-3009 - logic tib insert impl crc, sz 3, 9mm.H3.The revision captured was likely the result of prosthesis wear and insufficient bonds between the components and the bones, which led to aseptic (non-infected) loosening.Possible causes for polyethylene wear include malalignment between the implants, high contact stresses during knee flexion, third body wear, patient-related conditions, instability, or any combination of these possibilities.The extent and root cause of the prosthesis wear and loosening could not be determined as the devices were not returned for evaluation, and images and radiographs were not provided.The risk documents were reviewed, and the risk is captured.A review of the dhr for the tibial tray was conducted.A complaint occurrence rate shows that this event is "very low".These devices are used for treatment not diagnosis.There is no additional information available.
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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 and then approximately 4 years, 8 months later was revised.Patient claims revision surgery for issues including but not limited to polyethylene wear, instability, and component loosening.There is no other patient demographic or medical history available.Revision op report postoperative diagnosis: painful and loose left total knee.¿the femur, tibia and patella components were found to be completely loose.¿ the patient's bmi and body morphology made the revision case more difficult.There is incomplete information on the surgical procedure without patient outcome.There is no device return.There are no photos or other images of the device provided.No additional information is available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H11:.Additional manufacturer narrative: additional information added.No additional information available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay corrected information.The following sections were corrected: b1, b2, b3, d1, e1, e2, e3, h6 - health effect - clinical code, type of investigation, investigation conclusion and h11.H10: multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated report: 1038671-2023-01283, 1038671-2024-02196, 1038671-2024-02201.The revision captured was likely the result of prosthesis wear and insufficient bonds between the components and the bones, which led to aseptic (non-infected) loosening.Possible causes for polyethylene wear include malalignment between the implants, high contact stresses during knee flexion, third body wear, patient-related conditions, instability, or any combination of these possibilities.The extent and root cause of the prosthesis wear and loosening could not be determined as the devices were not returned for evaluation, and images and radiographs 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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