Catalog Number 1236-2-848 |
Device Problems
Defective Component (2292); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Injury (2348); Joint Dislocation (2374)
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Event Date 06/23/2015 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient had virtually no abductors at time of revision and has dislocated two times since implantation.Head/mdm was removed, cup remained and a trident constrained liner was implanted.Right hip.
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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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Manufacturer Narrative
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An event regarding dislocation involving an adm liner was reported.The event was confirmed.Method & results: -device evaluation and results: not performed as the reported device was not returned for evaluation.-medical records received and evaluation: a review of the provided information by a clinical consultant concluded that: recurrent dislocation of a second-stage revision total hip arthroplasty with ¿very poor abductors¿ is not unexpected.Conversion to a constrained liner was appropriate.No examination of the explanted components is available.There is no evidence this clinical situation was related to factors of faulty component design, manufacturing, or materials.-device history review: review indicated all devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no reported discrepancies.-complaint history review: review indicated there have been no other events for the reported lot.Conclusions: the exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.However a review by a clinical consultant indicated that "recurrent dislocation of a second-stage revision total hip arthroplasty with ¿very poor abductors¿ is not unexpected.Additional information, including additional x-rays, follow up noted and return of the device are needed to fully investigate the event.If further information becomes available or the product is returned, this investigation will be re-opened.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient had virtually no abductors at time of revision and has dislocated two times since implantation.Head/mdm was removed, cup remained and a trident constrained liner was implanted.Right hip.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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