MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH UNKNOWN_RECONSTRUCTIVE_PRODUCT; IMPLANT

Catalog Number UNK_REC

Device Problem Corroded (1131)

Patient Problem Toxicity (2333)

Event Date 10/30/2014

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Surgeon removed a 36mm +5 v40 head because of apparent metallosis.He replaced the head with a v40 to c-taper conversion sleeve and a biolox 36mm +5 c-taper head.

Manufacturer Narrative

Catalog number unknown at this time.Device description reported as unknown 36mm +5 v40 head.Additional information has been requested and if received will be submitted in a follow up report upon completion of the investigation.Pt.Kept.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN_RECONSTRUCTIVE_PRODUCT
• Type of Device: IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH; 325 corporate drive; mahwah NJ 07430
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH; 325 corporate drive; mahwah NJ 07430
• Manufacturer Contact: rita intorrella ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 4282045
• MDR Text Key: 16777989
• Report Number: 0002249697-2014-04397
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MEH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/30/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/26/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNK_REC
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/30/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 76 YR
• Patient Weight: 76