| Catalog Number |
33680022 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Osseointegration Problem (3003); Migration (4003)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Cyst(s) (1800); Bone Fracture(s) (1870); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646)
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| Date of Event |
12/07/2024
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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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Once the investigation has been completed any additional information will be reported in a supplemental report.
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Event or Problem Description
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The digital stryker prophecy team received a ct scan indicating that the patient may require a revision surgery of both the tibial and talar components due to failure of tibial ingrowth with secondary stress fracture medial malleolus.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event could be confirmed based on assessment of available ct scans by medical expert.The device inspection was not possible as the product was not returned for investigation.A review of the device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No corrective actions are required at this time.No indications of material, manufacturing or design related problems were found during the investigation.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.Upon further investigation of the ct scans by healthcare professionals the following was observed.There is some radiolucence and cysts visible in the provided ct scan and it looks as if the talar and the tibial component both may be loosened and while the tibial component is slightly subsided anteriorly the talar component looks a little subsided laterally.The underlying cause for the failure is unclear, poor bone substance and thus a patient related factor seems at least likely.Failure of total ankle replacement tar over time is a known complication.In case of a planned revision procedure a medical opinion aiming to determine the root cause of the failure is part of the internal investigation process.Sufficient radiological and clinical information must be provided to enable a meaningful clinical assessment and to identify possible causes of failure.In cases where a ct scan is the only available clinical source, this assessment is limited.No conclusive statement can be provided, because key clinical information e.G.Clinical status, exact symptoms and range of motion of the patient, assessment of the treating physician is missing.The root causes of radiographic findings such as radiolucent areas and bone cysts are often complex and multifactorial and cannot be determined scientifically without this decisive evidence.Due to these limitations, we are unable in such cases to provide statements about the patient, the procedure and or the device in relation to cause of the failure.The underlying cause appears likely to be patient related however due to insufficient clinical information more detailed information about the complaint event as well as the affected device must be available in order to determine the root cause of the complaint event.If device is returned or any further information is provided, the investigation report will be reassessed.
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Event or Problem Description
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The digital stryker prophecy team received a ct scan indicating that the patient may require a revision surgery of both the tibial and talar components due to failure of tibial ingrowth with secondary stress fracture medial malleolus.
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