| Model Number |
71420248 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Discomfort (2330); Injury (2348)
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| Date of Event |
03/30/2017
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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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It was reported that patient underwent a total knee arthroplasty to her left knee on (b)(6) 2016.After replacement patient experienced severe pain, discomfort, and suffered injuries requiring a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2017 to remove and replace the implants.Patient had a second revision surgery performed on her left knee on (b)(6) 2017.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The associated complaint devices were not returned.The clinical/medical team concluded, no clinical relevant documents were provided to conduct a thorough medical assessment.No medical assessment is warranted at this time.This complaint will be re-evaluated if more information becomes available.A review of complaint history for the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch.We recommend that all re-usable instruments be routinely inspected for wear/damage and replaced as necessary.Without the actual device involved our investigation cannot proceed.If the device or new information is received in the future, the complaints can be re-opened.No further actions are being taken at this time.We consider this investigation closed.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that patient underwent a total knee arthroplasty to her left knee on (b)(6), 2016.After replacement patient experienced severe pain, discomfort, progressive osteolysis, and tibial component loosening, requiring a medically indicated revision surgery on (b)(6), 2017.During revision surgery the tibial baseplate and the insert were explanted and replaced for new devices.
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