| Catalog Number |
5517F602 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Malposition of Device (2616)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Ambulation or Postural Difficulties (2544)
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| Date of Event |
07/22/2024
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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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An evaluation of the device cannot be performed as the device was not returned to the manufacturer.Should additional information become available it will be reported in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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Patient presented with patella tracking issues.Doctor revised the femur and changed to a ps construct.
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Event or Problem Description
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Patient presented with patella tracking issues.Doctor revised the femur and changed to a ps construct.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An event regarding malposition involving a triathlon femoral component was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: -product evaluation and results: material analysis, visual, functional, and dimensional inspections could not be performed as the device was not returned.-clinician review: a review of provided medical records with a clinical consultant indicated: "i have reviewed the documentation provided for the product inquiry summary and an ap and lateral tka x-ray.Event description: patient presented with patella tracking issues.Dr.(b)(6) revised the femur and changed to a ps construct.The ap and lateral x-rays show a pressfit tka in anatomic position without evidence of mechanical complication.Mal tracking patella and subsequent revision cannot be confirmed from the documentation provided.A sunrise view knee x-ray would demonstrate proper or improper patella tracking.Unfortunately this was not available.Should further documentation become available i would be happy to further this investigation." -product history review: a review of the device history records could not be performed as lot code information was unknown.-complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.Conclusions: the exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.A review of provided medical records with a clinical consultant indicated: "i have reviewed the documentation provided for the product inquiry summary and an ap and lateral tka x-ray.Event description: patient presented with patella tracking issues.Dr.Klibanoff revised the femur and changed to a ps construct.The ap and lateral x-rays show a pressfit tka in anatomic position without evidence of mechanical complication.Mal tracking patella and subsequent revision cannot be confirmed from the documentation provided.A sunrise view knee x-ray would demonstrate proper or improper patella tracking.Unfortunately this was not available.Should further documentation become available i would be happy to further this investigation."further information such as return of the device, pathology reports, pre- and post-operative x-rays and the revision operative report as well as patient history and follow-up notes are needed to complete the investigation for determining root cause.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If devices and / or additional information become available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.
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