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InjuryHSH

NEXGEN TM MONOBLOCK LPS TIBIA SIZE: NBR 6

Received May 11, 2015

Report 3005751028-2015-00065 · MDR key 4772278

Device

Generic name

Tm Monoblock Tibia

Catalog number

05-121-16141

Lot number

60708555

Product problems

  • Device Slipped
  • Therapeutic or Diagnostic Output Failure
  • Noise, Audible

Patient

48 YR

  • Fall

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT IS EXPERIENCING TWISTING, POPPING AND KNEE GIVING OUT, CAUSING FALLS. THE PATIENT RECEIVED A TM MONOBLOCK LPS TIBIA ON (B)(6) 2011; HOWEVER, IT IS UNKNOWN IF THE PATIENT WAS REVISED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE TM MONOBLOCK TIBIA WAS MANUFACTURED, INSPECTED AND PACKAGED WITHIN ESTABLISHED PROCESS SPECIFICATIONS. THE FEMORAL AND TIBIAL COMPONENTS WERE FOUND TO BE COMPATIBLE. NO X-RAYS, REPORTS OR THE DEVICE ITSELF WERE PROVIDED FOR THIS INVESTIGATION. AS A RESULT, THE CAUSE OF THE ISSUES REPORTED BY THE PATIENT COULD NOT CONCLUDED. THIS INVESTIGATION IS CONSIDERED CLOSED AT THIS TIME; HOWEVER, SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, THIS REPORT SHALL BE UPDATE.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

INVESTIGATION IS IN PROGRESS.