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
Manufacturer
Zimmer Trabecular Metal TechnologyCatalog 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.