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EXACTECH, INC. LOGIC CR TIB INSERT SLOPE++, SZ 4, 13MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Catalog Number |
02-012-49-4013 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Naturally Worn (2988)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Osteolysis (2377); Joint Laxity (4526); Swelling/ Edema (4577); Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
12/01/2023
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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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Legal case ¿ usa (master case no.(b)(4).(b)(4) is associated with this case.It was reported via legal documentation that approximately 62 months after a right total knee replacement procedure, the patient underwent a revision procedure to address prosthesis wear, and resulting component loosening and/or other failure failures causing serious complications including tissue damage, osteolysis, permanent bone loss, and other injuries.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 revision reported cannot be confirmed from the information provided but may be the result of prosthesis wear or due to inclusion of the polyethylene in the packaging recall.Additionally, a contributing factor to the reported wear may have been the result of being packaged in a non-conforming vacuum bag for more than five years.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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