Catalog Number UNK HIP ACETABULAR LINER |
Device Problems
Metal Shedding Debris (1804); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923); Naturally Worn (2988)
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Patient Problems
Host-Tissue Reaction (1297); Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Tissue Damage (2104); Discomfort (2330); Injury (2348); Joint Dislocation (2374); Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint (2671); Test Result (2695); Not Applicable (3189)
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Event Date 03/24/2016 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event Description
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Pinnacle litigation records received.Litigation alleges friction and wear between cobalt-chromium metal head, metal liner caused large amounts of toxic metal ions resulting to pain, discomfort, inflammation, injury, loss of mobility and loss range of motion.Doi: (b)(6) 2006; dor: (b)(6) 2016; left hip.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: no device associated with this report was received for examination.A worldwide lot specific complaint database search, or device history record (dhr) review, was not possible because the required lot code(s) was not provided.Device history lot: null.Device history batch: null.Device history review: null.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch , a follow-up medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event Description
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Pinnacle ppf record received.Ppf alleges dislocation with open and closed reduction, metal wear and metallosis.It was indicated that the cup, head and liner were revised.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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