| Catalog Number |
02-012-47-5009 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Fracture (1260); Peeled/Delaminated (1454); Naturally Worn (2988)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
06/26/2025
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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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The reported event was unable to be confirmed due to limited information received from the customer.No device was returned for evaluation; further, photographs and/or radiograph images were not provided for review.Operative notes and/or medical records were not provided for review of usage/technique.A review of manufacturing data was unable to be performed as the lot information of the product involved in the event was not available.A definitive root cause was unable to be determined as the necessary information to adequately investigate the reported event was 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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As reported, approximately 8 years and 2 months post the initial right total knee arthroplasty, the poly insert and patella were revised for failure of the components and wear.The insert had delaminated and cracked.Several pieces were recovered.The implants were replaced with vit e implants.There was no reported surgical delay/prolongation.The patient was last known to be in stable condition following the event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.This follow-up report is being submitted to relay corrected information.The following sections were corrected: h6, h11.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.The following sections were updated/corrected: h6.Mdr section codes updated/corrected: b, c, d.The reason for the revision reported cannot be confirmed from the information provided but may be the result of prosthesis wear and fracture or due to inclusion of the polyethylene in the packaging recall.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, radiographs, and relevant clinical information 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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