EXACTECH, INC. NV GXL LINR, NTRL, 36MM ID, GROUP 3 CUPS; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/POLYMER
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Catalog Number 130-36-53 |
Device Problem
Naturally Worn (2988)
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Patient Problem
Failure of Implant (1924)
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Event Date 08/10/2022 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Pending investigation.D10.Concomitants: (b)(6).164-13-12 - novation element ro s/o col sz 12.(b)(6).170-36-03 - biolox delta femoral head 36mm od, +3.5mm.(b)(6).186-01-56 - integrip cc, cluster 56mm,g3.
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Event Description
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As reported via legal documentation, a patient had right hip replacement on (b)(6) 2014.They underwent right hip revision surgery on (b)(6) 2022, approximately 7 years 8 months post primary procedure.(b)(6) 2022 op report diagnosis: osteolysis and aggressive poly wear of the right total hip.Preoperative radiographs, x-rays confirmed osteolysis about the acetabulum and significant wear of the polyethylene.Ct documented osteolysis.During dislocation of the hip, it was noted that the head was removed without trauma to the trunnion, and there was no evidence of erosion present.The patient did have significant polyethylene reaction at the synovium.They had significant increase in fluid, but there was no evidence of muscle destruction.The femur was well fixed with minimal osteolysis at the edge.Patient tolerated the procedures, transferred to the recovery room.There is no other patient demographic or medical history available.There is no device return.There are no photos or other images of the device provided.No additional information is available.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The most likely cause for the revision reported due to prosthesis wear is a combination of risk factors including, use error, implant positioning, implant size selection, and patient factors may have also been a contributing factor to the early prosthesis wear.However, this cannot be not confirmed with the information provided; devices were not returned.There is no other information available.These devices are used for treatment not diagnosis.
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