| Catalog Number |
150680004 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Bone Fracture(s) (1870); Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Ambulation or Postural Difficulties (2544); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
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| Date of Event |
03/19/2024
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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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Health authority report mw5181909 was reported to manufacturer: it was reported that attune rp tib base sz 4 cem, attune medial dome pat 38mm, attune ps fem lt sz 4 cem, and unknown knee tibial insert were associated with a reported event.The patient experienced increased swelling, pain, decreased mobility, and walking difficulty following a total knee replacement.Imaging indicated possible implant loosening, and a revision surgery was performed with a diagnosis of failed arthroplasty and an occult fracture of the anterior tibia.The tibial insert was revised to provide access to the surgical site, and it was noted that the loose implants may have contributed to the event due to their bonding interface and resistance to loosening.The implants were explanted.
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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 medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary- no device associated with this report was received for examination.The product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the manufacturing or material that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).A records evaluation (mre) was not performed.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of the post-market surveillance.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.Device history lot- there is no evidence suspecting an error in the manufacturing or material that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).A manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.Added: d10 concomitant.
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