Model Number 340.400 |
Device Problems
Mechanical Jam (2983); Positioning Problem (3009); Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problems
Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 05/07/2021 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Per (b)(4) initial report.Additional information, including the appropriate device details and an update on the patient post-op has been requested in order to progress with the investigation of this event, and if received, will be provided in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.Upon receipt of the device details the relevant device manufacturing records shall be identified and reviewed.Please note: this report is filed with the fda due to an adverse event experienced with a device that is similar to those placed on the market in the usa, however, this event occurred outside of the usa.
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Event Description
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During implantation of a trinity dual mobility system, the surgeon was having difficulty relocating the trial head / insert construct because it was too mobile.This led to the head pusher falling down in between the gt and head / neck junction getting jammed, surgery was delayed approximately 40-60 minutes whilst the head pusher was retrieved.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Per (b)(4) final report: additional information, including the appropriate device details and an update on the patient post-op has been requested in order to progress with the investigation of this event.However, no more informatiom was provided and the devices were not available for return and review.A trending was performed and it was found that this was the 3rd feedback related to excessive mobility of the trials, but the 1st event with a patient impact.Based on the above, no further investigation can be conducted, and the root cause of the reported issue could not be determined.Therefore, this case is now considered closed, however, should any additional information be provided then this case may be re-opened for further investigation.Please note: this report is filed with the fda due to an adverse event experienced with a device that is similar to those placed on the market in the usa, however, this event occurred outside of the usa.The submission of this report does not constitue an admission that the device, reporting entity, entity's representative or distributor caused or contributed to this event.
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Event Description
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During implantation of a trinity dual mobility system, the surgeon was having difficulty relocating the trial head / insert construct because it was too mobile.This led to the head pusher falling down in between the gt and head / neck junction getting jammed.Surgery was delayed approximately 40-60 minutes whilst the head pusher was retrieved.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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