Catalog Number 5516F301 |
Device Problem
Crack (1135)
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Patient Problem
No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 12/19/2014 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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Patient had primary of left knee.The doctor noticed intraoperatively, a crack in femur.He stated it was not caused by instrument or implant.The doctor went ahead and fix femur and surgery was completed with no adverse consequences to patient.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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It was noted that the device and additional medical records are not available for evaluation due to hospital policy.Additional information has been requested and if received, will be provided in the supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.Not available.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The patient is (b)(6).An event regarding intra-operative crack/fracture of the patient's femur involving a triathlon femoral component was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: -device evaluation and results: not performed as the device was not returned.-medical records received and evaluation: medical review was not performed as medical records were not provided.-device history review: dhr review was satisfactory.-complaint history review: chr review confirmed that there were no other events reported for the lot.Conclusions: the event cannot be confirmed with the limited information provided.The exact cause of the event cannot be determined without x-rays, operative reports and patient history.
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Event Description
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Patient had primary of left knee.The doctor noticed intraoperatively, a crack in femur.He stated it was not caused by instrument or implant.The doctor went ahead and fix femur and surgery was completed with no adverse consequences to patient.
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