3D KNEE
Received Sep 5, 2012 · Event occurred Aug 27, 2012
Report 1644408-2012-00478 · MDR key 2739223
Device
Product problems
- Naturally Worn
Patient
69 YR
- No Code Available
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
REVISION SURGERY - THE PT AND A WORN POLYETHYLENE INSERT.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
THE REASON FOR THIS REVISION SURGERY WAS TO REMEDY SYMPTOMS RELATED TO A WORN POLY INSERT AFTER SEVEN YEARS OF PATIENT USE. THE OUTCOMES ATTRIBUTED TO THIS EVENT ARE NON-SERIOUS. THERE IS NO INFORMATION IN THIS COMPLAINT ABOUT ANY PATIENT INJURIES, ACTIVITIES, ACCIDENTS, OR MEDICAL CONTRAINDICATIONS THAT MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE REVISION SURGERY. THERE WAS NO DELAY IN SURGERY AND ANOTHER SUITABLE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. THE REVISION SURGERY WAS COMPLETED AS INTENDED. THE DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED TO DJO SURGICAL FOR EXAMINATION. A REVIEW OF THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORDS SHOWED NO NON-CONFORMING MATERIAL REPORTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PRODUCT. A REVIEW OF THE PRODUCT COMPLAINT REPORT HISTORY SHOWS THIS IS THE THIRD COMPLAINT FOR THIS PART NUMBER: ONE DUE TO PAIN, AND ONE IMPLANT WAS DAMAGED DURING IMPACTION. THIS IS THE FIRST COMPLAINT FOR THIS LOT NUMBER. THE ROOT CAUSE FOR THE WORN POLY WAS NOT DETERMINED WITH CONFIDENCE. THERE IS NO INFORMATION REPORTED THAT SHOWED A MATERIAL, DESIGN, OR MANUFACTURING PROBLEM WITH THE PRODUCT.