| Model Number |
5536-B-500 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size (1583); Loss of Osseointegration (2408); Malposition of Device (2616)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Injury (2348); Ambulation or Postural Difficulties (2544); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646)
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| Date of Event |
02/26/2020
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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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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.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 due to subsidence of the tibial baseplate due to the baseplate being too small for the patient's anatomy.There are no allegations against the baseplate's manufactured dimensions.A cr knee construct was revised to a ps cemented femur, universal baseplate with stem, a new insert, and cone.Rep confirmed there are no allegations against the revised femur or insert.Rep can provide some photos and reported that no further information will be available.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient's right knee was revised due to subsidence of the tibial baseplate due to the baseplate being too small for the patient's anatomy.There are no allegations against the baseplate's manufactured dimensions.A cr knee construct was revised to a ps cemented femur, universal baseplate with stem, a new insert, and cone.Rep confirmed there are no allegations against the revised femur or insert.Rep can provide some photos and reported that no further information will be available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An event regarding subsidence and incorrect selection involving a tritanium baseplate was reported.The medical review comment confirmed subsidence and loosening.The event of incorrect selection was not confirmed.Method & results -product evaluation and results: not performed as no product was returned for evaluation.-clinician review: a review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant stated the following comment: - x-ray confirms tibia subsided and loosening, need additional information; primary and revision operative reports, clinical and past medical history, additional serial dated x-rays and examination of explanted components.-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.Conclusion: a review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant stated the following comment: - x-ray confirms tibia subsided and loosening.The exact cause of the event cannot be confirmed as insufficient information was provided.Further information such as primary and revision operative reports, clinical and past medical history, additional serial dated x-rays and examination of explanted components are required to complete the investigation and determine a root cause.No further investigation is required at this time.If additional information becomes available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.
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