| Model Number |
5552-L-381 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Information (3190)
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| Date of Event |
01/11/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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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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The sales rep reported a left knee surgery.The product did not fixate well and was unable to be retained.Sales rep indicated that the proper drill was used and device checked.Surgeon cemented tka rather than pressfit.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An event regarding a size/fit issue involving an tritanium patella was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: -device evaluation and results: visual inspection: the returned device was visually unremarkable dimensional inspection:the returned device was dimensionally inspected on return per igs-0030877 the device was found to be within the specified dimensional limits.-medical records received and evaluation: no information was received for review with the clinical consultant.-device history review: all devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.-complaint history review: there have been no other events for the lot referenced.Conclusions: the exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as operative reports, are needed to investigate this event further.If additional information and/or device become available, this investigation will be reopened.
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Event or Problem Description
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The sales rep reported a left knee surgery.The product did not fixate well and was unable to be retained.Sales rep indicated that the proper drill was used & device checked.Surgeon cemented tka rather than pressfit.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The aer decision for this event was noted as malfunction however, the initial mdr mfr report # 0002249697-2017-00478 was submitted as a serious injury in error.This report is being filed to correct h1 type of reportable event to malfunction.
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Event or Problem Description
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The sales rep reported a left knee surgery.The product did not fixate well and was unable to be retained.Sales rep indicated that the proper drill was used & device checked.Surgeon cemented tka rather than pressfit.
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