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Received Oct 21, 1998 · Event occurred May 6, 1996
Report MW4002351 · MDR key 192801
Device
Product problems
- Explanted
- Loose
- Device remains implanted
- Replace
Patient
64 YR
- Surgical procedure, repeated
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
IN 1996 PT WAS TREATED BY DR. SHE WAS GIVEN A KNEE PROSTHESIS BILATERALLY. THEN THE DR SAID THE TIBIA CEMENT GOT LOOSE. THE REVISION WAS DONE ON 5/12/97 ON PT'S LEFT KNEE. PT CAN NOT WALK TO FAR, SHE IS STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BOTH KNEES, WITH WALKING AND STABILITY. SHE HAS FALLEN MORE THAN 4 TIMES.