Catalog Number 1236-2-852 |
Device Problem
Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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Patient Problems
Pain (1994); Toxicity (2333)
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Event Date 01/09/2014 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported after patient primary left hip implantation, he was experiencing pain and high cobalt levels.Patient also reported he had two dislocations where the doctor popped hip back in place.First one was in 2009 and second, one year later.He was then revised on (b)(6) 2014.X-ray showed patient still has high cobalt levels after revision and is still experiencing pain.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional devices listed in this report: cat 626-00-46f restoration dual mobility insert lot code 44487402; cat 2030-6545-1 6.5 cancellous bone screw 45mm lot code mkex96; cat 2030-6535-1 6.5 cancellous bone screw 45mm lot code mkem8h; cat 18-2800 delta c-taper head 28mm+0 lot code 44001302; cat 17-0000e ti sleeve for alumina head lot code mlpv63.It cannot be determined which, if any of these devices may have caused or contributed to the patient's experience.It was noted that the devices are not available for evaluation.Additional information has been requested and if received, will be provided in the supplemental report.Device not returned to manufacturer.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The patient is (b)(6) in height.An event regarding high cobalt (altr) involving an mdm liner was reported.Conclusion no allegation of failure was made against the reported device, further to this a review of the chemical composition of the device indicated that cobalt is not an element inherent in the device material.Based on the information provided there is no indication that the product reported in this investigation contributed to the event.
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Event Description
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It was reported after patient primary left hip implantation, he was experiencing pain and high cobalt levels.Patient also reported he had two dislocations where the doctor popped hip back in place.First one was in 2009 and second, one year later.He was then revised on (b)(6) 2014.X-ray showed patient still has high cobalt levels after revision and is still experiencing pain.
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