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EXACTECH, INC. TRULIANT TIB IMP PSC INSERT SZ 5, 11MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Catalog Number |
02-022-44-5011 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Naturally Worn (2988)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Discomfort (2330); Joint Laxity (4526); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
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| Date of Event |
12/15/2022
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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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The product associated with the reported event is within the scope of recall however, there is insufficient information to evaluate whether the subject issue of the recall was a cause or contributor to the reported event.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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported via legal documentation that approximately 20 months after a left total knee replacement procedure, the patient underwent a revision procedure to address prosthesis wear, pain, swelling, discomfort, instability.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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The reason the reported event in cannot be confirmed from the information provided, but may have been due to prosthesis wear.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.Additionally, this device was packaged after initiation of the recall and was not packaged in a non-conforming vacuum bag.
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