STANMORE IMPLANTS WORLDWIDE PROXIMAL FEMUR MINIMALLY INVASIVE GROWER (MIG); PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED
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Catalog Number UNK_STM |
Device Problem
Collapse (1099)
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Patient Problems
Injury (2348); Unequal Limb Length (4534)
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Event Date 08/03/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported device is similar to a device approved for compassionate use in the united states.An investigation is being performed in an attempt to identify the cause of the event.Should additional information become available it will be reported in a supplemental report.Review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.Device not returned.
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Event Description
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A patient specific prescription form has been received for the patient's left proximal femur.Noted: "minimally invasive grower.Now collapsed.Needs a non-invasive grower to get to final length.Presently about 6 cm short, with a final predicted length difference of 8-10 cm from present collapsed position.".
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Manufacturer Narrative
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An event regarding non functional involving a mig proximal femur, extension mechanism was reported.The event was confirmed by x ray review.Method & results: device evaluation and results: not performed as product was not returned.Clinician review: a review of the provided x-rays by a clinical consultant indicated: the implant in situ was for a mig proximal femoral replacement which was inserted on (b)(6) 2016.The surgeon reported a collapse of the implant causing 6cm of leg length discrepancy.The ct scan provided shows that there is no extension gap to be seen in the implant indicating a collapse if the implant has been extended before.The implanted femur measured 6cm shorter than the opposite femur, which confirm the surgeon¿s report and reason for revision.Device history review: review of the product history records indicate 1 device was manufactured and accepted into final stock on 11may2016 with no reported discrepancies.Complaint history review: there have been no other events.Conclusion: the exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Additional information including operative reports, pathology reports, progress notes, 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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A patient specific prescription form has been received for the patient's left proximal femur.Noted: "minimally invasive grower.Now collapsed.Needs a non-invasive grower to get to final length.Presently about 6 cm short, with a final predicted length difference of 8-10 cm from present collapsed position.".
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