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151820035 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068); Fracture (1260); Noise, Audible (3273)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Joint Laxity (4526); Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
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| Date of Event |
02/10/2025
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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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Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803 (and/or part 4, as applicable).This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that in 2016, patient had a total knee replacement that never stopped hurting, buckling or swelling.The doctor kept saying it would get better.Patient got several second opinions and they all just wanted to replace right knee first.Patient needed the pain and swelling reduced from the left leg in order to support the right leg surgery.One doctor said there was a mechanical implant failure but only offered therapy again.Patient finally found a doctor who would go in.In 2023, patient had a revision.The doctor cleaned out the scarred tissue and noticed the polyethylene was broken and needed to be replaced, so that was done.The pain still did not stop, and knee started to really buckle almost causing patient to fall to the ground.In 2025, in the bathroom, the patient fell after getting up unsteadily on their feet.The next day patient felt their kneecap turn to the left and it made a weird noise to the touch.It was painful to walk.When patient saw the doctor, he sent them for a ct scan.The scan showed that the patellar component was loose.So, patient had to have another revision in 2025.The surgery showed the button was broken, the component was rocking and one of the pegs was unscrewed.So now after the surgery, surgeon have swelling and rubbing because the button was broken the doctor couldn't replace it.Patient's knee is weaker.Continued ct scan results - chronic but slowly progressive.Beginning after 2016.Intact extensor mechanism and patellar reticulum.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.H11 additional narrative: corrected: e4.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint #(b)(4).Investigation summary: an analysis of the product could not be performed since a physical sample was not received for evaluation.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.Based on the information available, there is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the reported complaint condition, therefore it has been determined that no corrective and preventive action is required at this time.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of the post-market surveillance.However, if the product is received at a later date, the investigation will be updated as applicable.
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