Catalog Number 502-01-54E |
Device Problems
Device Slipped (1584); Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944); Naturally Worn (2988)
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Patient Problem
No Information (3190)
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Event Date 03/30/2015 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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The patient presented in the er on (b)(6) 2015 due to the head separating from the stem.The surgeon found that the trunnion had been worn considerably.There was black debris found throughout the entire hip area.Upon removing the poly from the cup, the cup had also dislodged from the bone.All implants had to be removed.New devices were then implanted successfully.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information has been requested and if received, will be provided in the supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.
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Event Description
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The patient presented in the er on (b)(6) 2015 due to the head separating from the stem.The surgeon found that the trunnion had been worn considerably.There was black debris found throughout the entire hip area.Upon removing the poly from the cup, the cup had also dislodged from the bone.All implants had to be removed.New devices were then implanted successfully.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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An event regarding disassociation involving an accolade stem and a metal femoral head was reported.Device history review: review of the device history records indicates devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no reported discrepancies.The dhr references (b)(4), which is in relation to "orange peel issue." this nc is not relevant to this investigation.Complaint history review: there have been no other events reported for the reported manufacturing lot.Conclusion: no allegation of failure was made against the reported device.Based on the information provided there is no indication that the product reported in this investigation contributed to the event.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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