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EXACTECH, INC. TRULIANT PS CEM FEM PS CEM RIGHT SZ 4; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Catalog Number |
02-020-11-0340 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Unstable (1667); Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Scar Tissue (2060); Synovitis (2094); Joint Laxity (4526); Implant Pain (4561); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
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| Date of Event |
06/15/2023
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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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It was reported via legal documentation that approximately 54 months after a right total knee replacement procedure, the patient underwent a revision procedure to address loosening, instability, scar tissue, synovitis, failure of implant, joint laxity, swelling, and implant pain.Revision surgery operative notes were provided.Patient left the operating room in stable condition.No further issues or complications were reported.No additional information is available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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1038671-2023-01610 d10: (b)(6), 02-012-60-1425 - tru stem ext 14mm x 25mm.(b)(6), 02-022-45-4030 - truliant tib fit tray cem sz 4f / 3t.(b)(6), 200-02-38 - three peg patella 38mm.(b)(6),204-70-00 - tibial stem ext.Screw.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 1038671-2023-01610.The reason for the revision reported cannot be confirmed from the information provided but may be the result of prosthesis wear, instability, and femoral loosening or due to inclusion of the polyethylene in the packaging recall.The reported femoral debonding may be due to failure of the cement to secure the femoral component to the femoral bone, which led to loosening at the cement-implant interface.However, this cannot be confirmed as there were no details regarding cementing technique or environmental conditions were provided.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 and radiographs 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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