Catalog Number NLV-380800Y |
Device Problem
Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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Patient Problems
Pain (1994); Inadequate Pain Relief (2388); Ambulation Difficulties (2544); Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint (2671)
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Event Date 03/01/2012 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It is reported that: the patient began experiencing soreness in her hip and difficulty moving her leg in (b)(6) 2012.She received cortisone shots in (b)(6) 2012 which alleviated the pain.The pain returned in (b)(6) 2012 and has gotten increasingly worse.She is in constant pain.The patient reports trouble walking and a loss of mobility.She now uses a cane.The patient visited her surgeon in (b)(6) 2012.She had an mri of her hip and lab work completed on (b)(6) 2012.She is awaiting the results.Additional event description provided by sales rep - (b)(6) 2012: it was reported: rejuvenate revision.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A review of the device history records indicates that the reported devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock met specifications.The complaint history review indicated that there have been similar events for the reported family.The event was confirmed.A voluntary recall ra2012-067 was initiated for abgii and rejuvenate modular stems and necks due to the potential risks associated with these devices.The reported event is considered to be under the scope of this recall.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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