An event regarding alleged "disassociation" involving an accolade stem was reported.The event was confirmed.Method & results: device evaluation and results: material analysis was performed and concluded that "damage was observed on the accolade trunnion and v40 head taper.This damage was consistent with wear mechanisms due to the head taper and accolade stem trunnion losing their taper lock.Scratches were observed on the insert, which is a common damage mode of uhmwpe.Yellow discoloration consistent with absorption of synovial fluid was also observed on the insert.Eds showed the head is consistent with astm f1537 and the debris was consistent with a corrosion product and biological material.No material defects were observed on the surfaces examined." medical records received and evaluation: a review of the provided primary and revision operative reports, and x-ray printouts by the consulting clinician indicated that "[.]" based upon the information available for review, no determination can be made regarding the cause of this clinical event." device history review: device history review indicated the devices accepted into final stock from the reported lot were free from discrepancies complaint history review: there has been no other event for the lot referenced.Conclusions: the reported event was confirmed based on the material analysis report dated (b)(6) 2017 stating "the conclusions of this report are: (1) damage was observed on the stem trunnion and v-40 head taper, which was consistent with wear mechanisms due to head taper and accolade stem trunnion losing their taper lock; [.] "(4) eds showed the head base material was consistent with the expected alloy and the debris consistent with a corrosion product and biologic material; and (5) no material defects were observed." additionally, a review of the provided primary and revision operative reports and x-ray printouts by a clinical consultant indicated: "based upon the information available for review, no determination can be made regarding the cause of this clinical event." if additional information are received, this investigation will be reopened and re-evaluated.
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