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| Model Number |
CEMENTED CR FEMORAL SZ 2 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
12/17/2006
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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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Additional information, including the product investigation, will be submitted within 30 days of receipt.
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Event or Problem Description
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As reported by (b)(6), this (b)(6) y/o, female patient underwent primary total prosthetic replacement using cement of the left knee via medial parapatellar approach on (b)(6) 2005.The indication for the index procedure was osteoarthritis.On (b)(6) 2006, approximately 15 months post implantation, the patient underwent revision due to aseptic loosening of the tibia.The follow-ups for additional information cannot be performed for this complaint, information was submitted as complete by the (b)(6); there is no identification of facilities or surgeons.All available information about the event and/or patient has been provided.These devices are used for treatment not diagnosis.It is found in a review of the labeling and ifu 700-096-004, it is known that device specific risks consist of: fracture, migration, loosening, subluxation, or dislocation of the prothesis or any of its components, any of which may require a second surgical intervention or revision.As part of the preoperative assessment, the surgeon must ensure that no biological, biomechanical, or other factors exist that might adversely affect the surgery and/or postoperative period.Revisions or surgical interventions are a known complication found in joint replacements.All patients should be instructed on the limitations of the prosthesis and the possibility of subsequent surgery.The patient should be cautioned to monitor activities and protect the replaced joint from unreasonable stresses and follow the written instructions of the physician with respect to follow-up care and treatment.The surgeon must be fully knowledgeable about all aspects of the surgical technique to use the implants in accordance with the indications and contraindications and be trained according to the proper use of the system instrumentation and implants.It is a known complication that a patient¿s age, weight, or activity level would cause the surgeon to expect early failure of the system.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Section h10: (h3) the evaluation noted that revision reported was likely the result of an insufficient bond between the implant and the bone, which led to aseptic (non-infected) loosening.However, this cannot be confirmed since the devices were not returned for evaluation.Please note that the primary device was updated and this device is only available for use outside the usa and was coded in error.This submission represents 1 of 163 events identified via active surveillance activities utilizing data form the united kingdom national joint registry (uknjr).Follow-ups for additional information cannot be performed for this complaint as the information was submitted as complete by the registry; there is no identification of facilities or surgeons.All available information about the event and/or patient has been provided and it is not possible to obtain any of the devices the following section(s) have additional info: d4 (catalog number, serial number, exp date, and udi number) g5.Section h11: corrections made in the following section(s): (d1) brand name.(d2) product code and common device name.(d4) catalog number, serial number, exp date, and udi number.(g5) 510k number.
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