| Catalog Number |
5512-F-202 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Osseointegration Problem (3003); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Injury (2348); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646)
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| Date of Event |
11/11/2015
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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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It was noted that the device is not available for evaluation.Should additional information become available, 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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It was reported that the patient's right knee was revised.Reason for revision unknown at the time of report.A femoral component was revised.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: update to executive summary, update to device code.An event regarding loosening involving a triathlon femoral component was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results product evaluation and results: material analysis, visual, functional and dimensional inspections could not be performed as the device was not returned.Medical records received and evaluation: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.Product history review: a review of the device manufacturing records indicate that all devices accepted into final stock were free from discrepancies.Complaint history review: there have been no other similar 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 return of the device, pathology reports, pre- and post-operative x-rays and the primary operative report as well as patient history and follow-up notes are needed to complete the investigation for determining root cause.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If devices and / or additional information become available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient's right knee was revised.Reason for revision unknown at the time of report.A femoral component was revised.Update (b)(6) 2019 gg: it was stated "17x100 fluted stem was used on the femur.The reason for the revision was femoral component loosening which caused the stem to piston against the cortex".
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