| Catalog Number |
02-012-35-4009 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Unstable (1667); Naturally Worn (2988)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Osteolysis (2377); Joint Laxity (4526)
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| Date of Event |
04/15/2024
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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 153 months after a left total knee replacement procedure, the patient underwent a revision procedure to address prosthesis wear, osteolysis, and instability.Revision surgery operative notes were provided.Patient left the operating room in stable condition.Post operative diagnosis noted wear of the implant.No further issues or complications were reported.No additional information is available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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D10: concomitant devices unknown.The device was not returned for evaluation and no medical or other records containing treatment information or patient information have been received; therefore, the reported event cannot be confirmed, nor can the circumstances or potential causes or contributors to the alleged event be evaluated.Should additional, material information become available that permits more analysis or conclusions, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H6: corrected the following: medical device problem code, type of investigation manufacturer narrative updated: the reason for the revision reported cannot be confirmed from the information provided but may be the result of prosthesis wear and instability or due to inclusion of the polyethylene in the packaging recall.Additionally, the devices were implanted for over ten years prior to the reported failure(s).However, the reported prosthesis wear and instability could not be confirmed and potential contributions of user or patient-related considerations to the event could not be assessed as the devices were not available for evaluation and no images, radiographs, or relevant clinical information was provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The reason for the revision reported cannot be confirmed from the information provided but may be the result of prosthesis wear, instability, and femoral loosening or due to inclusion of the polyethylene in the packaging recall.Additionally, these devices appear to have been implanted over ten years prior to the reported event.Potential contributions of users 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.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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