SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. HIP IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, HIP, HEMI-, TRUNNION-BEARING, FEMORAL, METAL/POLYACETAL
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Device Problem
Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problem
Injury (2348)
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Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that a revision surgery of a polar stem with a cocr head was performed due to taper corrosion.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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It was reported that a revision surgery of a polar stem was performed due to taper corrosion.The affected complaint device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore a product analysis could not be performed.As device information was not made available, device history record and complaint history review cannot be completed.There is no information that would suggest the device failed to meet specifications.A relationship, if any, between the device and the reported incident or adverse event could not be corroborated.No medical documents were received for investigation.Therefore no medical assessment can be performed at this time.Possible causes could include but not limited to wear or lifetime of device.
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