HEMICAP PATELLO-FEMORAL RESURFACING PROSTHESIS
Received Feb 26, 2016
Report 3004154314-2016-00003 · MDR key 5464872
Device
Generic name
Knee Joint Patellofemoral Polymer/metal Semi-constrained Cemented Prosthesis
Manufacturer
Arthrosurface, Inc.Product problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
Patient
39 YR
- Inadequate Pain Relief
- Inadequate Pain Relief
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
PATIENT HAS BEEN CONTACTED THREE TIMES BY 2 ARTHROSURFACE PERSONNEL SINCE THE COMPLAINT DATE. THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM THE PATIENT. ALSO, NOT MUCH INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE REGARDING THE PATIENT OR THE IMPLANT SHE IS HAVING. ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS COMPLAINT WILL BE REPORTED THROUGH A SUPPLEMENTAL MDR.
Description of Event or Problem
PATIENT REACHED OUT TO ARTHROSURFACE VIA WEBSITE TO COMPLAIN SIGNIFICANT PAIN IN PATELLO-FEMORAL JOINT. REPORTED THAT SHE DEVELOPED A SMALL TEAR IN ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT (ACL) AND FEELS LIKE HER KNEE IS POPPING AND GRINDING. SHE PRIMARILY CONTACTED ARTHROSURFACE FOR A SURGEON THAT SHE COULD GO FOR A SECOND OPINION.