Ligament deficiencies tumor resections revision of previously failed total joint arthroplasty. The triathlon total knee system components are intended for use in primary and revision total knee arthroplasty to alleviate pain and restore function. Unlike older types of knee implant, which use a single hinge, the triathlon knee pivots in a way that maintains a single radius design, more similar to a circle. The stryker triathlon knee system is a brand of knee replacement that was developed by stryker orthopedics and approved by the fda in 2005. Tria thlon pkr pa rtial knee resu rfacing surgical protocol. The triathlon knee system instrumentation has incorporated experiences from strykers 30year orthopaedic history. Is a reusable instrument that is part of the triathlon primary total knee arthroplasty tka system as well as the triathlon partial knee replacement pkr system. Will cementless total knee replacements mako a comeback. The intuitive and evolutionary design is predicated on the worldwide clinical success of millions of stryker knee implantations. Having previously used pfc and nexgen systems it took a little while to get used to the triathlon but some clear bonuses for me were the single radius, reliable jigging and pin fixation and the ease of insertion of the trial and definitive inserts. October 2, 2014 a man who had an allergic reaction to cobalt and nickel in the stryker triathlon knee replacement has filed a lawsuit pdf in colorado. Stryker issued an urgent medical device recall on august 29, 2016 related to the stryker lfit anatomic cocr v40 femoral head commonly used with the stryker accolade hip replacement system as well as other models and brands of hip replacement products. Total knee replacement surgery is when damaged bone from the top of the shin bone the tibia and the bottom of the thigh bone the femur is replaced with metal and plastic parts.
Given statistics that i stated elsewhere, theyll do around 4500 knees per year. Total knee replacement with mako roboticarm florida orthopaedic institute, dr. Comments about the stryker triathlon total knee replacement. After the initial recovery from surgery, most people can resume normal routine activities within the first 3 to 6 weeks of their total knee replacement. Lateral approach is advantageous in total knee arthroplasty. Based on information discovered since the stryker knee recall, it appears that the manufacturer knew or should have known about the problems earlier, yet failed to adequately investigate or analyze reports of stryker triathlon knee complications or conduct necessary design validation. The triathlon single radius has been designed to work with the body to promote a naturallike circular motion.
Historically, the patella accounted for up to 50 % of total knee arthroplasty tka failures in the 1980s and early 1990s when dissociation or failure of a cementless metalbacked patellar component was the most common devicerelated complication of tka 14. The triathlon is a single radius knee system and probably one of my favourite knee systems to use. Triathlon total knee replacement system from stryker. Nearly 1,000 implant parts used in knee surgeries have been affected by depuy, zimmerbiomet and stryker knee replacement recalls.
The triathlon total knee system is a primary total knee replacement. Stryker orthopaedics modular handle triathlon instruments, nonsterile, ref 65414808, lot 123, ndc m546654148080s product usage. The patients guide to outpatient total knee replacement. The pain is still there, the knee is loose moves from right to left and back, it is unstable when ascendingdecending steps, the brusing from the original surgery is still. Knee replacement recall zimmer, stryker knee recalls. Nowadays, total knee arthroplasty tka is a wellestablished procedure and has proven to be durable and effective for the treatment of advanced arthritis of the knee joints. Even at the lowest levels thats a sum total of 8,000 knees. Moderately disabling joint disease of the knee resulting from painful osteo or post traumatic arthritis. Stryker continues to collect data comparing the mako total knee to a traditional knee surgery, both using the triathlon device.
Introduction arthroplasty is the surgical reconstruction of a joint which aims to relieve pain, correct deformities and retain movements of a joint. Metalbacked tibial components in total knee arthroplasty tka have. Assessment of robotic and manual tka in a cadaveric. Highly anatomic femoral and tibial resurfacing implants and. Stryker orthopaedics wishes to thank the global triathlon knee system surgeon. Indications the indications for use of total hip replacement prostheses include. The fda has determined that shapematch cutting guides by stryker have defects that could lead to severe injury for patient following a knee replacement, possibly even leading to death. Knee replacement recalls have been issued because of loosening, early wear or faulty packaging. Mako total knee replacement total knee replacement is a surgical procedure in which a diseased or damaged joint is replaced with an artificial joint called an implant. Triathlon tritanium knee system stryker pdf catalogs. General total knee arthroplasty tka indications include.
Its an intuitive, easytouse software and hardware combination that powers a simpler, less invasive approach to distal femoral resections, proximal tibial resections and femoral rotation. Triathlon knee system surgical protocol stryker meded. Trauma the fixed hinge tibial component is intended for limb salvage procedures requiring radical resection of bone and soft tissue. Made of metal alloys and high grade plastics to better match the function of bone and cartilage, respectively, the implant is designed to move much like a healthy human joint. Stryker mako total knee replacement patient story youtube. The implant is designed to replace the function of a healthy knee. For instructions for cleaning, sterilization, inspection and maintenance of. Sep 11, 20 total knee replacement surgery demonstration dr. Nov 25, 2016 stryker issued an urgent medical device recall on august 29, 2016 related to the stryker lfit anatomic cocr v40 femoral head commonly used with the stryker accolade hip replacement system as well as other models and brands of hip replacement products.
Once the distal femoral resection is complete, remove the guide and check the resection for. About this manual this manual describes the mako total knee arthropl asty tka surgical technique assisted by the stryker robotic arm system mako. Our triathlon total knee system portfolio offers you many options to treat patients needing a total knee replacement. The natural range of motion relieves your pain while improving longevity of the knee replacement. Triathlon knee system surgical protocol indications general total knee arthroplasty tka indications include. Our knee replacement implants are different from traditional knee implants. During total knee replacement which is also called total knee arthroplasty, your surgeon removes the damaged surfaces of the knee joint and replaces them with metal and plastic components referred to as the prosthesis or implant.
May 11, 2018 total knee replacement with mako roboticarm florida orthopaedic institute, dr. Knee replacement surgery is not appropriate for patients with certain types of infections, any mental or neuromuscular disorder which would create an. Total knee replacement arthroplasty is the surgical resurfacing of the damaged surfaces of your knee, and one of the most effective ways to reduce pain and restore mobility. Xcelerate instruments are designed to provide precise control of the sawblade during bone resections. Therefore, assembly instructions have been included in the first section of this. Zimmer has been one of the most trusted names in knee replacement for over four decades. Others follow an oval motion, while ours is designed to replace the knee s naturally circular motion and to offer enhanced stability as you bend and flex your knee. Cemented versus cementless total knee arthroplasty of the sa. More than 90% of people who have total knee replacement surgery experience a dramatic reduction of knee pain and a significant improvement in the ability to perform common activities of daily living. Painful, disabling joint disease of the knee resulting from. Total knee replacement is intended for use in individuals with joint disease resulting from degenerative, rheumatoid and posttraumatic arthritis, and for moderate deformity of the knee. Instructions for use reprocessed arthroscopic shavers.
The stryker triathlon knee is designed to regain natural knee movement by allowing the knee joint to roll and glide as it bends through a full range of motion of 150 degrees, notes. Revision of previous unsuccessful knee replacement or other procedure. While the expected life of total knee replacement components is. Our outpatient knee replacement program eliminates hospital stays and supports your recovery. Since its launch in 2004, more than 2 million patients have received a triathlon knee. In any event, strykers liability for breach of warranty shall be limited to the replacement value of the defective or nonconforming part or component. Mako roboticarm assisted surgery for total knee replacement. Excellent fixation achieved with cementless posteriorly stabilized total knee arthroplasty. If a refund is provided by stryker, the product for which the refund is provided must be returned to stryker and will become strykers property. Total knee arthroplastytka is the surgical procedure to replace the weightbearing surfaces of the knee joint.
The triathlon knee system is designed to meet patients expectations for lifestyle recovery. Stryker triathlon total knee navigation setup 1 duration. The mis triathlon knee system instrumentation provides or. I know that here in the uk there are probably 22,500 active knee surgeon whose output would equate with that. Revision of previous unsuccessful surgical procedures, either involving, or not involving, previous use of a unicompartmental knee prosthesis. Total knee arthroplasty using the stryker knee trac system. Background severe knee osteoarthritis, as well as the surgical procedure of total knee replacement that aims to reduce its symptoms, cause great deterioration on the proprioceptive system. Since the surgery date, i have had nothing but problems with the knee replacement. Lawsuits blame manufacturers for selling defective devices. In january 20, a class i stryker knee recall was issued, indicating that complications from the shapematch system are so severe that they could cause serious health problems or death.
An important factor in deciding whether to have total knee replacement surgery is understanding what the procedure can and cannot do. Our orthomap express knee navigation software is a streamlined, customized navigation solution for total knee replacement. Zimmer knee replacement recall, fda warnings, side effects. Our joint replacement solutions offer you the combination of marketleading implants for the hip, knee, ankle and shoulder along with mako roboticarm assisted technology and performance solutions consultative services for the orthopaedic service line. Stryker triathlon knee faq knee replacement lawsuit. These studies are looking at outcome measurements including the length of hospital stay, how soon patients return to work after the surgery, the range of motion in the knee, stability, discharge to rehab time, and. There are 719,000 total knee replacements and 332,000 hip. The implant combines hitech materials and equipment that are supposed to provide improved postsurgical results. Recognizing that the motion of the femur at the hip is about a point in space which is that femoral head center, it became immediately apparent that this point could. Stryker triathlon knee replacement lawsuit shapematch. The lawsuit pdf was allowed to move forward based on.
That is why we are committed to providing the finest, most comprehensive system of implants and instruments available a system uniquely designed to enable the orthopaedic surgeon to be prepared for any situation that may be. A total knee arthroplasty is the surgical removal of the diseased joint and replacement with a metal hinge joint prosthesis that is attached to the thighbone femur and the shinbone tibia. Patients with inflammatory arthritis, a body mass index bmi of 40 kgm2, infection, a neuromuscular disorder, or grossly osteoporotic bone or bone defects were. Stryker triathlon knee lawsuit knee replacement lawyer.
In march of 2010 my doctor did a total knee replacement using the stryker triathalon. Knee replacement can help relieve pain from joint trauma or degenerative disease like osteoarthritis. Knee replacement surgery is not appropriate for patients with certain types of infections, any mental or neuromuscular disorder which would create an unacceptable risk of prosthesis instability, prosthesis fixation failure or complications in postoperative care, compromised bone stock, skeletal immaturity. Stryker understands the unexpected challenges facing the orthopaedic surgeon during revision knee surgery. Panel for their dedication to the development of the triathlon knee system.
A knee replacement recall can help establish legal liability against a manufacturer. Migration of allpolyethylene compared with metalbacked tibial. The mets smiles knee total replacement is for cemented use only. Stryker shapematch recall issued for knee replacement cutting.
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