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ENCORE MEDICAL, L.P. FOUNDATION POSTERIOR STABILIZED (PS) KNEE; INSERT, POSTERIOR STABILIZED, SERIES 500, SIZE2 19MM CM
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| Catalog Number |
360-19-502 |
| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
08/24/2016
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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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Revision surgery: the patient has a foundation revision knee in place.The revision poly came out of place, it popped out while the locking screw stayed intact.The surgeon replaced the poly and screw; he went from 19mm to 22mm.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reason for this revision surgery was the revision poly came out of place; it popped out while the locking screw stayed intact.The in-vivo length of service for the patient's implant was 12.1 years.There is no information in this complaint about any patient injuries, activities, or accidents that may have contributed to the need for this revision surgery.The healthcare professional indicated there was no delay in surgery and another suitable device was available for use.The revision surgery was completed as intended.The device was disposed of at the hospital and not made available to djo surgical for examination.A review of the device history records (dhrs) revealed no discrepancies or issues with the manufacturing history of this part.All critical dimensions and specifications in effect at the time the part was manufactured were met.The product complaint report history was reviewed and no trends or on-going issues were deemed as present or in need of review.This event is deemed to be non-product related.The root cause for the event was not reported.The scope of this investigation is limited without having the parts available to djo surgical for evaluation.Other conditions, root cause, relating to this event could not be determined with confidence.Inventory containment is not required as there are no indications of a product or process issue affecting implant safety or effectiveness.
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