| Catalog Number |
5630-G-228 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Crack (1135); Material Integrity Problem (2978)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
03/23/2017
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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 insert did not seat properly on the tibial tray and it broke during insertion.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An event regarding damage involving an triathlon insert was reported.The event was confirmed.Method & results: device evaluation and results: damage observed in the insert consistent with contact against a hard object and explantation.Visual inspection of the returned device confirms that the device was damaged on both sides at the time of implantation.Machine markings are still present.Medical records received and evaluation: there is no indication that patient factors contributed to the reported event.Device history review: device history review indicated the devices accepted into final stock from the reported lot were free from discrepancies complaint history review: there has been no other event for the lot referenced.Conclusions: visual inspection of the returned device confirms that the device was damaged on both sides at the time of implantation.Material analysis indicated damage observed in the insert consistent with contact against a hard object and explantation.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If additional information become available, this investigation will be reopened.
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Event or Problem Description
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The insert did not seat properly on the tibial tray and it broke during insertion.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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