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MalfunctionQVV

MISHA KNEE SYSTEM

Received Apr 2, 2025 · Event occurred Mar 4, 2025

Report 3008274656-2025-00003 · MDR key 21752756

Device

Generic name

Medial Knee Implanted Shock Absorber

Manufacturer

Moximed, Inc.

Catalog number

2-1001

Lot number

23032901

Product problems

  • Fracture
  • Fracture

Patient

NA · Female

  • Implant Pain
  • Implant Pain

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

AVAILABLE POST-OPERATIVE RADIOGRAPHS INDICATE THAT THE FEMORAL BASE WAS MALPOSITIONED AT TIME OF IMPLANTATION, INDICATIVE OF INTRAOPERATIVE USER ERROR. THE RETRIEVAL ANALYSIS IDENTIFIED IMPINGEMENT MARKS ON THE PISTON NECK AND FEMORAL SOCKET CONFIRMING MALPOSITIONING OF THE FEMORAL BASE RELATIVE TO THE ABSORBER. A REVIEW OF MANUFACTURING RECORDS INDICATES THAT THE FRACTURED COMPONENT CONFORMED TO MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATIONS.

Description of Event or Problem

FRACTURE AT THE FEMORAL END OF THE ABSORBER WAS OBSERVED ON X-RAY AT ANNUAL DOCTOR'S VISIT. PATIENT COMMENTED ON TENDERNESS AROUND THE IMPLANT. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITHOUT DIFFICULTY.

Description of Event or Problem

FRACTURE AT THE FEMORAL END OF THE ABSORBER WAS OBSERVED ON X-RAY AT ANNUAL DOCTOR'S VISIT. PATIENT COMMENTED ON TENDERNESS AROUND THE IMPLANT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

A DEVICE REMOVAL IS PLANNED. IF/WHEN EXPLANTED, RETURNED, AND THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED, A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.