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Depuy orthopaedics is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy orthopaedics has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy orthopaedics or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy orthopaedics, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.Investigation summary: no device associated with this report was received for examination.The product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the manufacturing or material that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).A records evaluation (mre) was not performed.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of the post-market surveillance.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.Device history: the product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the manufacturing or material that would be a contributing in the reported allegation(s).A manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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It was reported that the patient was revised due to loosening of the tibia at the cement to implant interface.Depuy cement was used.It was also reported that the patient had a slip at a water park over the summer and presented with knee pain.The patient had a previous tka procedure done by another surgeon back in 2018.When being examined for the knee pain, it was discovered that there was some implant loosening due to the fall she had taken.When we got in there and opened the capsule the tibial implant was loose, and needed to be replaced with a revision tibial tray, sleeve, and stem for better fixation.The revision procedure was completed and the patient now has a stable knee replacement once again.We also replaced the polyethylene for a thicker and more stable feel.Doi: unknown.Dor: (b)(6) 2024.Affected side: unknown.
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