inforMED
InjuryHTG

DEPUY

Received Jun 7, 2011 · Event occurred May 3, 2011

Report 2123014 · MDR key 2123014

Device

Generic name

Dome Patella With Central Peg 38mm

Lot number

2866866

Product problems

  • Loose

Patient

51 YR

  • Arthralgia
  • Surgical procedure, additional

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE PT HAD A RIGHT TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY ON (B)(6) 2009. IT IS ASSERTED THAT HE EXPERIENCED UNRELIEVED PAIN SINCE SURGERY. ON (B)(6) 2011, THE PT UNDERWENT A REVISION RIGHT TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT. FOR ASEPTIC LOOSENING OF THE RIGHT TOTAL KNEE, THE OPERATIVE REPORT IDENTIFIED THE PATELLA TO BE LOOSE.