| Catalog Number |
6197-9-001 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
08/21/2024
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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 phone "i'm having problems with my knee and want to know if there has been a recall on the implants.".
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.There have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.It was noted that the device is not available for evaluation.Should additional information become available, it will be provided in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported via phone "i'm having problems with my knee and want to know if there has been a recall on the implants.".
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Reported event: an event regarding issue unclear involving a simplex cement mix 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 remains implanted.Clinician review: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.Product history review: review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.Complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.Conclusions: the patient reported that she is having problems with her knee.The patient also inquired if this device is in scope of a recall.Based on the device information, there is no recall associated with this device.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as pathology reports, pre- and post-operative x-rays, 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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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