The following occurred during a primary left hemi hip procedure: surgeon trialed for an accolade c stem and unipolar sleeve and head.After trialing, the surgeon cemented in the real stem (competitor cement).When impacting the new sleeve and head, it would not lock to the stem (surgeon attempted 6 times).Surgeon then used the previously used trials, which would not lock.A second sleeve and head were used and would not lock after 3 attempts.Finally, the surgeon felt he had the sleeve and head 'wedged onto' the stem.Anesthesiologist indicated that it was time to turn the patient over and the patient coded (it was noted that due to the patient's age and health issues, it was difficult to get her cleared for surgery in the first place).Patient was closed with the final implants in situ.The rep last saw the patient alive and has not been notified of death.Overall surgical delay was 3 minutes.
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