BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS G7 ACETABULAR SHELL 3 HOLE POROUS PLASMA, CEMENTLESS 48 MM C; PROSTHESIS, HIP
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Model Number N/A |
Device Problem
Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395)
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Patient Problem
Hip Fracture (2349)
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Event Date 08/09/2016 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The product identification necessary to review manufacturing history was not provided.Current information is insufficient to permit a conclusion as to the cause of the event.There are warnings in the package insert that state that this type of event can occur: under possible adverse effects, number 4 states, "loosening, migration, or fracture of the implants can occur due to loss of fixation, trauma, malalignment, malposition, non-union, bone resorption, and/or excessive, unusual and/or awkward movement and/or activity." number 14 states, "postoperative bone fracture and pain.' this report is number 2 of 4 mdrs filed for the same event (reference 9613350-2016-01189 & 1825034-2016-03621 / 03622 / 03623).
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Event Description
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Patient underwent a hip revision procedure approximately five months post-implantation due to cup migration, screw fracture, and acetabular fracture.The modular head, hip bearing, cup, and screws were removed and replaced.An acetabular buttress was also implanted.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being filed to relay additional information, which was unknown at the time of the initial medwatch.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being filed to relay additional information, which was unknown at the time of the initial medwatch.
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Event Description
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Patient underwent a hip revision procedure approximately five months post-implantation due to cup migration, screw fracture, and acetabular fracture.It was further reported in operative notes received that clear yellow effusion, granulomatous type synovitis, scar tissue, pseudoacetabulum, and heterotopic bone were noted.One screw was found to be broken and another had pulled out of the bone.A piece of the fractured screw was retained by the patient.The modular head, hip bearing, cup, and screws were removed and replaced.An acetabular buttress was also implanted.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Catalog 010000661 lot 3675020.(b)(4).
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