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| Model Number |
IBALANCE TKA, MODULAR TIBIAL TRAY, SZ 4 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
09/30/2024
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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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On (b)(6) 2024, a patient-reported via phone that on (b)(6) 2024, underwent revision surgery to have an ar-513-t4 ibalance tka tibial tray removed.The initial surgery occurred on (b)(6) 2022; the patient was unsure.It was then discovered, about two years later, in late or early of (b)(6) 2024, via x-ray, that the plate had fractured.The patient underwent revision surgery on (b)(6) 2024 to have the plate removed.The case was completed using new implants from another manufacturer.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: g3, h3, h6.Based on the information provided which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event description, and any additional information from the field, arthrex was able to conclude a most likely cause.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to a patient-specific event.
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