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EXACTECH, INC. LOGIC CR TIB INSERT STD, SZ 1.5, 9 MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Catalog Number |
02-012-47-1509 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Naturally Worn (2988)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994); Scar Tissue (2060); Discomfort (2330); Osteolysis (2377); Swelling/ Edema (4577); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
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| Date of Event |
12/02/2022
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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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Report number: 1038671-2022-01601 the product associated with the reported event is within the scope of recall k111400; however, there is insufficient information to evaluate whether the subject issue of the recall was a cause or contributor to the reported event.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 1038671-2022-01601.The reason for the revision reported was likely the result of tibial loosening.Additional reasons for the reported revision may be prosthesis wear or due to inclusion of the polyethylene in the packaging recall.Additionally, a contributing factor to the reported wear may have been the result of being packaged in a non-conforming vacuum bag for more than five years.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 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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that approximately 57 months after a right total knee replacement procedure, the patient has experienced prosthesis wear, scar tissue, failure of implant, swelling/edema, discomfort, osteolysis and pain.No further issues or complications were reported.Right knee femur, tibia and poly components were removed and revised to a competitor¿s devices.Postoperative diagnosis: aseptic loosening of right total knee arthroplasty secondary to premature polyethylene failure.Revision of femoral and tibial components to a competitor¿s devices.The patient presented with pain and swelling.X-ray demonstrated that the polyethylene height in her knee had decreased by almost 50%, extensive bone reabsorption and osteolysis with the anterior tibia below the tibial baseplate.Mri showed advanced progressive radiolucency around the tibial component suggestive of aseptic loosening and significant osteolysis within the medial femoral condyle.There were several flakes of polyethylene in the knee.The patellar component was in good condition with no loosening.New devices were trialed and implanted.A compressive knee dressing and knee immobilizer were applied.The patient was transported to the recovery room.There is no other patient demographic or medical history available.There are no photos or other images of the device provided.The devices will not be returned as they were saved for patient.No exactech instruments were used.No further information available.
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