| Catalog Number |
5520-B-600 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Mechanical Problem (1384); Osseointegration Problem (3003)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Injury (2348); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646)
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| Date of Event |
01/06/2017
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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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A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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Patient is enrolled in the control arm of (b)(6).The study coordinator sent an e-mail to notify us that the patient is scheduled for tibial revision on (b)(6) 2017.The patient was seen in clinic on (b)(6) 2016 and the pa noted pain and instability with radiographic evidence of tibial component loosening.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: returned to manufacturer on an event regarding loosening involving a triathlon baseplate was reported.The event was confirmed.-device evaluation and results: a visual inspection of the returned device noted biological fixation matter in the cement pocket of the baseplate.There are also some scratches on the superior surface of the baseplate, most likely from explantation.Examination of the returned device with material analysis engineer noted biological fixation on the baseplate.-medical records received and evaluation: a review of the provided medical records and x-rays by a clinical consultant indicated: "the primary harm involved is mechanical loosening of a primary cemented tibial tka baseplate.No evidence was presented indicating defect in design or manufacturing of the implant." -device history review: all devices in the reported lot were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.-complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the reported lot.Visual inspection of the returned baseplate noted biological fixation matter in the cement pocket of the baseplate along with some scratches on the superior surface of the baseplate.Review of the provided medical records and x-rays with a clinical consultant indicated that the primary harm involved is mechanical loosening of a primary cemented tibial tka baseplate.However, based on the information provided, the exact cause of the event could not be determined.If additional information becomes available, this investigation will be reopened.
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Event or Problem Description
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Patient is enrolled in the (b)(6) study.The study coordinator sent an e-mail to notify us that the patient is scheduled for tibial revision on (b)(6) 2017.The patient was seen in clinic on (b)(6) 2016 and the pa noted pain and instability with radiographic evidence of tibial component loosening.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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