| Catalog Number |
6541-1-721 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size (1583)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
06/24/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.There have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.If additional information is received, it will be provided in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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Triathlon distal femoral resection guide was set to 10mm.The amount of bone that was cut was more than 10mm.Dr.Measured the gap between the universal resection guide and the mis adjustment block that was placed in the femoral alignment guide.The doctor measured that gap at 13mm.Doctor said joint line was elevated and he needed to use a 16mm poly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An event regarding a size/fit issue involving a triathlon guide was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: device evaluation and results: visual inspection was performed on the returned guide.There are scratches and wear marks on multiple surfaces of the device.A functional inspection was performed with the returned device which was assembled to, remained locked to and disassembled from 6541-5-601 lot code rd9l153 which was returned with this device.Examination of the returned device with engineer indicated that the device is worn due to in service use.Based on the given information, no identifiable materials or manufacturing discrepancies were observed on the surfaces examined.Medical records received and evaluation: no medical records were received for review with a 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 similar events for the reported lot.Conclusion: visual inspection was performed on the returned guide.There are scratches and wear marks on multiple surfaces of the device.A functional inspection was performed with the returned device which was assembled to, remained locked to and disassembled from 6541-5-601 lot code rd9l153 which was returned with this device.Examination of the returned device with engineer indicated that the device is worn due to in service use.Based on the given information, no identifiable materials or manufacturing discrepancies were observed on the surfaces examined.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Additional information including operative reports are needed to fully investigate the event.If further information becomes available, this investigation will be re-opened.
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Event or Problem Description
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Triathlon distal femoral resection guide was set to 10mm.The amount of bone that was cut was more than 10mm.Dr.Measured the gap between the universal resection guide and the mis adjustment block that was placed in the femoral alignment guide.The doctor measured that gap at 13mm.Doctor said joint line was elevated and he needed to use a 16mm poly.
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