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Received Oct 21, 1998 · Event occurred May 6, 1996

Report MW4002351 · MDR key 192801

Device

Generic name

Knee Prosthesis, Femoral

Manufacturer

Howmedica

Model number

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Catalog number

66300420

Lot number

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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.