Catalog Number 6260-4-090 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Fracture (1260); Material Integrity Problem (2978)
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Patient Problems
Unspecified Infection (1930); No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 04/15/2014 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that there was a left revision of the hip due to infection.While trying to remove the stem the surgeon attempted to backslap and the handle for the extractor broke as well as the mcreynolds adapter.There was reportedly no delay in surgery.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The event was confirmed.A material analysis was performed and concluded the following for the adaptor: the adapter fractured in overload caused by the application of an off-axis load.The fracture initiated at the root diameter of the second thread closest to the adapter body.The eds spectrum of the material was consistent with a custom 455 stainless steel alloy heat treated to the h900 condition.A review of the device history records indicates that the reported devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no reported discrepancies.The complaint history review indicated that there were no similar events for the reported lot.Conclusion: the adapter fractured in overload caused by the application of an off-axis load.There is no indication at this time that the design, materials, or manufacturing of the subject device contributed to the event.If additional information becomes available, this investigation will be reopened.
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Event Description
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It was reported that there was a left revision of the hip due to infection.While trying to remove the stem the surgeon attempted to backslap and the handle for the extractor broke as well as the mcreynolds adapter.There was reportedly no delay in surgery.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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