| Model Number |
NX043 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
08/15/2024
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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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Investigation on-going.Should relevant additional information / investigation results become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a patella 3-pegs p3 (part# nx043) was implanted in a patient's right knee sometime in 2022.According to the complaint description, the revision surgery was planned for (b)(6) 2024.Reportedly the reason for the surgery was due to a screw coming lose in the construct, as such, the implant was floating around in the joint.The polyethylene components would be removed and replaced.The adverse event is filed under aesculap reference number (b)(4).2916714-2024-00130 (aic reference no.(b)(4)), 2916714-2024-00149 (aic reference no.(b)(4)), 2916714-2024-00150 (aic reference no.(b)(4)).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation results: the device was not returned to the manufacturer for physical evaluation.Additionally, no on-site evaluation of the unit was performed and no parts were returned for failure analysis.Therefore, the investigation was not able to confirm a device issue that could be associated with the reported event.Batch history review: the device history records (dhr) were not able to be reviewed as no lot number was made available.However, all device history records (dhr) are reviewed and released according to documented procedures and a device is not released if it does not meet requirements or is nonconforming.Conclusion and measures / preventative measures: a definitive conclusion regarding the complaint incident cannot be reached without a physical examination of the complaint device.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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