ENCORE MEDICAL L.P SHELL, BIPOLAR, MODULAR, ENCORE, SIZE50; PROSTHESIS, HIP, HEMI-, FEMORAL, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR UNCEMENTED
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Model Number 412-02-050 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Insufficient Information (4580)
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Event Date 01/26/2023 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reason for this revision surgery, the agent reported "(patient fell during post-op pt.Pulled everything out, and we moved to expert stem and new bipolar constant)".The previous surgery and the surgery detailed in this event occurred 16 days apart.This evaluation is limited in scope as the items associated with this investigation were not returned to (b)(6) for examination.The surgery was completed as intended and without incident.If additional information regarding the reported event is submitted at a future date, this investigation will be re-evaluated.There was no information submitted with this complaint about any patient activities, accidents, or medical contraindications that may have contributed to the reported event.There were no findings during this evaluation that indicate the reported devices were defective.The surgeon performed this procedure to remedy the patient's condition.No further action is deemed necessary.A review of the device history records (dhr) show that the reported components used in the previous surgery, when released for use, met design and manufacturing requirements.There were no non-conforming material reports (ncmr) associated with the products that may have contributed to the reported event.The devices were verified to have gone through an acceptable sterilization process and were within its expiration date at the time of the previous surgery.Customer complaint history of the reported devices showed no present trends or on-going issues that are needing a review.The root cause of this complaint was a revision surgery due to a fall.No information was submitted with the complaint regarding pre-existing conditions of the patient or any activities the patient was involved in that may have contributed to the event.Agent has clearly mentioned that "patient fell" and due to short time between previous and revision surgery, it is possible that the event may have occurred due to lack of post-operative care, patient noncompliance with medical instructions, incorrect implant selection, patient activities or trauma.There are multiple factors that may also contribute to an event that are outside the control of (b)(6).
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Event Description
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Revision surgery - due to patient fell post op.
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