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Reported event: an event regarding subsidence/malposition involving a triathlon baseplate was reported.The event was confirmed via medical review.Method & results: product evaluation and results: visual, dimensional, functional inspection and material analysis could not be performed as the device remains implanted.Medical records received and evaluation: a review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant stated the following comment: i have reviewed the documentation provided for pi including the product inquiry cover sheet, an event summary sheet, an ap and lateral xray of a cemented tha.Event description: tka was performed on (b)(6) 2023.The tibial baseplate is sinking.The patient is currently walking with a cane and is concerned about the apparent bending of the knee and would like to have a revision.Revision surgery is scheduled for (b)(6) 2025 for the convenience of the physician.No further information is available from hcp at this time.The ap and lateral tka x-rays show catastrophic failure of the tibial component with subsidence and severe angulation.Catastrophic failure of the tibial component with subsidence and severe angulation is confirmed.The root cause of this mechanical complication is not able to be determined from the limited information provided.Should further documentation become available i would be happy to further this investigation.Product history review: review of the product history records indicate the reported device was manufactured with no reported relevant discrepancies.Complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.Conclusions: a review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant stated the following comment: i have had the opportunity to review documentation related to pi including the product inquiry summary and an operative report, an ap x-ray of a pressfit ps tka, a photograph of the explanted tibial liner, and a review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant stated the following comment: i have reviewed the documentation provided for pi including the product inquiry cover sheet, an event summary sheet, an ap and lateral xray of a cemented tha.Event description: tka was performed on (b)(6) 2023.The tibial baseplate is sinking.The patient is currently walking with a cane and is concerned about the apparent bending of the knee and would like to have a revision.Revision surgery is scheduled for (b)(6) 2025 for the convenience of the physician.No further information is available from hcp at this time.The ap and lateral tka x-rays show catastrophic failure of the tibial component with subsidence and severe angulation.Catastrophic failure of the tibial component with subsidence and severe angulation is confirmed.The root cause of this mechanical complication is not able to be determined from the limited information provided.Should further documentation become available i would be happy to further this investigation.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If devices and / or additional information become available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.
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