InjuryHTG
SIZE 40MM PATELLA (ASYMETRIC)
Received Apr 18, 2011 · Event occurred Mar 29, 2011
Report 9610726-2011-00115 · MDR key 2069707
Device
Generic name
Implant
Manufacturer
Stryker Orthopaedics LimerickModel number
NACatalog number
UNK
Lot number
UNK
Product problems
- Break
- Detachment Of Device Component
Patient
UNK
- Unspecified Infection
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
WHEN COMPLETED, THE EVALUATION SUMMARY WILL BE SUBMITTED IN A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT.
Description of Event or Problem
SURGEON WAS REMOVING A TRIATHLON KNEE WHICH HAS BEEN IN FOR APPROX 4 YEARS AS PATIENT WAS INFECTED. UPON REMOVAL OF A SIZE 8 FEMUR AND SIZE 8 TIBIA, HE NOTICED THAT THE SIZE 40MM ASYMETIC PATELLA HAD SHEARED OFF THE PATELLA PEGS AND THE PATELLA WAS FREE FLOATING IN THE KNEE. ALL THE OTHER COMPONENTS WERE WELL FIXED.
Remedial action
- Other