| Catalog Number |
102453311 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Misconnection (1399)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Information (3190)
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| Date of Event |
10/13/2017
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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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If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event or Problem Description
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Synergy form states that unicompartmental knee replacement was performed.On insertion of the tibial insert it was noted that the locking mechanism did not lock the liner.Surgeon impacted liner but liner did not lock.The liner was then removed and a size 3, 10 mm liner was then implanted and the locking mechanism worked.Surgeon has questioned the locking mechanism and would like it to be checked.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.This complaint is still under investigation.Depuy will notify the fda of the results of this investigation once it has been completed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Examination of the returned device revealed evidence confirming the reported event.Depuy considers the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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