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EXACTECH, INC. TRULIANT TIB IMP CRC INSERT SZ 4, 13MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Catalog Number |
02-022-51-4013 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Unstable (1667); Naturally Worn (2988)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Discomfort (2330); Ambulation or Postural Difficulties (2544); Balance Problems (4401); Joint Laxity (4526); Swelling/ Edema (4577); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
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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 41 months after a left total knee revision procedure, the patient has experienced joint swelling, pain, discomfort, loss of mobility and instability and will require a second revision surgery.At the time of legal notification, a second revision procedure had not been performed.No additional information is available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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D10 concomitant devices: (b)(6), 02-020-13-0240 - truliant cr cem fem cr cem left sz 4; (b)(6), 02-022-45-4040 - truliant tib fit tray cem sz 4f / 4t; (b)(6), 200-02-38 - three peg patella 38mm.The product associated with the reported event is within the scope of recall z-0023-2022; 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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reason for the reported event cannot be confirmed from the information provided but may be due to prosthesis wear, instability, loosening and/or inclusion of the polyethylene in the packaging recall.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.
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