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MalfunctionITQ

DONJOY

Received Dec 27, 2024 · Event occurred Dec 4, 2024

Report 9616086-2024-00136 · MDR key 21031121

Device

Generic name

X-rom Post-op Knee Brace

Manufacturer

Djo Llc

Catalog number

11-2181-9

Lot number

TJ31726240822

Product problems

  • Mechanical Problem
  • Unintended System Motion
  • No Apparent Adverse Event
  • Mechanical Problem
  • Unintended System Motion
  • No Apparent Adverse Event

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

IT WAS REPORTED THAT "THE RED BOTTOM FLEXION/EXTENSION STOP WAS FAILING, THE BRACE CONTINUED TO UNLOCK WHILE PATIENT WAS AMBULATING IN THE POSTOP PERIOD. THE PATIENT NOTICED THE ISSUE THE FIRST WEEK OF USAGE. NO INJURIES AND THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN USED FOR 4 WEEKS". THE BRACE HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE COMPLAINT IS DAMAGED COMPONENT BASED ON OTHER DEVICES THAT HAVE BEEN EVALUATED. THE DEVICES LOCK BUTTON FAILED DURING MANUFACTURING TESTING CONFIRMED TO BE THE SAME MALFUNCTION FOUND IN REPORT NUMBER: 9616086-2023-00007. ADDITIONAL REPORTING ON THIS EVENT WILL BE PROVIDED AS A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT TO THIS DOCUMENT IF IT BECOMES AVAILABLE.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT "THE RED BOTTOM FLEXION/EXTENSION STOP WAS FAILING, THE BRACE CONTINUED TO UNLOCK WHILE PATIENT WAS AMBULATING IN THE POSTOP PERIOD. THE PATIENT NOTICED THE ISSUE THE FIRST WEEK OF USAGE. NO INJURIES AND THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN USED FOR 4 WEEKS".