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EXACTECH, INC. TRULIANT TIB IMP PS INSERT SZ 1.5, 9MM; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL
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| Catalog Number |
02-022-35-1509 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Unspecified Infection (1930)
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| Date of Event |
08/29/2025
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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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It was reported that the patient underwent an initial total knee replacement on the right side.Subsequently, the patient experienced pus coming out of the knee and signs of infection.Approximately seven years and two months post-surgery, the patient underwent a revision to wash out the knee and exchange the polyethylene tibial liner.Patient was last known to be in stable condition following the event.No further impact to the patient was reported.No additional information is available at this time.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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D10: (b)(6) - 02-020-11-0315 - truliant ps cem fem ps cem right sz 1.5.(b)(6) - 02-022-45-1515 - truliant tib fit tray cem sz 1.5f / 1.5t.(b)(6) - 200-02-29 - three peg patella 29mm.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 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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay corrected/ additional information.The following sections were corrected/added: b1, h6: component code, type of investigation, and investigation findings.The reason for the reported revision due to infection cannot be conclusively determined; however, it may be related to an underlying patient condition.Additionally, infection is a known surgical risk, as outlined in the ifu.Should additional relevant information be obtained, a follow-up mdr will be submitted accordingly.
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