STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH UNKNOWN OMNIFIT STEM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED
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Catalog Number UNK_JR |
Device Problems
Loss of Osseointegration (2408); Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problems
Injury (2348); Osteolysis (2377); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646)
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Event Date 08/12/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.Device not returned.
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Event Description
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As reported: "omnifit stem and head revised due to osteolysis caused by competitive liner wear.Stem revised with restoration ha stem and c taper (metal) head.No further information available.Op notes and implant records are not available." spoke to rep, who confirmed date of revision and composition of the femoral head, and re-confirmed that no further information will be released by the hospital or surgeon.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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An event regarding loosening involving an unknown implant stem was reported.The event was confirmed based on medical review.Method & results: device evaluation and results: not performed as product was not returned.Clinician review: a review of the provided medical records and x-rays by a clinical consultant indicated: "loosening of the stem can be confirmed, wear of the acetabular liner can be confirmed root cause: this is most likely the result of ¿normal¿ polyethylene wear and subsequent stem loosening.The is no obvious ¿hazard¿ related to the implant.The implant date was listed as (b)(6) 1990, if in fact the year of implant was 1990, this would be ¿expected¿ wear of the polyethylene.If confirmation was desired, one would need to obtain the implants.In addition, pathology or other laboratory data should be reviewed to rule out infectious etiology." device history review: could not be performed as lot code information was not provided.Complaint history review: could not be performed as lot code information was not provided.Conclusion: an event regarding loosening involving an unknown implant stem was reported due to osteolysis caused by competitive liner wear.The event was confirmed based on medical review.Further information such as device identification and return, pre and post operative well labelled and dated x-rays, operative reports as well as surgical pathology reports are required to complete the investigation for determining a root cause.No further investigation is required at this time.If additional information becomes available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.
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Event Description
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As reported: "omnifit stem and head revised due to osteolysis caused by competitive liner wear.Stem revised with restoration ha stem and c taper (metal) head.No further information available.Op notes and implant records are not available." spoke to rep, who confirmed date of revision and composition of the femoral head, and re-confirmed that no further information will be released by the hospital or surgeon.
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