3DKNEE
Report
- Report Number
- 1644408-2014-00340
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- June 5, 2014
- Date of Event
- May 20, 2014
- Report Date
- May 20, 2014
- Manufacturer
- ENCORE MEDICAL, L.P.
- Product Code
- JWH
- PMA / PMN Number
- K020114
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- TX, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
THE REASON FOR THIS REVISION SURGERY WAS IDENTIFIED AS INSTABILITY AFTER 3.25 YEARS OF PATIENT USE. THERE IS NO INFORMATION IN THIS COMPLAINT ABOUT ANY PATIENT INJURIES, ACTIVITIES, ACCIDENTS, OR MEDICAL CONTRAINDICATIONS THAT MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE NEED FOR REVISION. THERE WAS NO DELAY IN SURGERY AND ANOTHER SUITABLE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. THE REVISION SURGERY WAS COMPLETED AS INTENDED. THE DEVICE WAS DISPOSED OF AT THE HOSPITAL AND NOT MADE AVAILABLE 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 SHOWED THIS IS THE FIRST COMPLAINT FOR THIS LOT. THE ROOT CAUSE FOR THE INSTABILITY WAS MOST LIKELY THE PATIENT'S FLEXION CONTRACTURE AS REPORTED. THERE IS NO INFORMATION REPORTED THAT SHOWED A MATERIAL, DESIGN, OR MANUFACTURING PROBLEM WITH THE PRODUCT.
REVISION SURGERY - DUE TO THE PATIENT HAVING A FLEXION CONTRACTURE AND NOT GETTING FULL EXTENSION. THE STANDARD PROTOCOL IS FOR THE SURGEON TO GO IN AND RELEASE TISSUE; THE SURGEON DECIDED TO SWAP THE POLY.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 329658 | 3DKNEE | 3D DCM INSERT, 9MM 10 RIGHT | JWH | ENCORE MEDICAL, L.P. | 53949302 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65 YR | Required Intervention |