STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH UNKNOWN_LFIT ANATOMIC COCR V40 FEMORAL HEAD; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED
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Catalog Number UNK_JR |
Device Problem
Material Erosion (1214)
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Patient Problem
Foreign Body Reaction (1868)
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Event Date 02/02/2021 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported through the filing of a lawsuit that allegedly the patient was implanted with an lfit anatomic cocr v40 femoral head on his right hip on or about (b)(6) 2014 and was revised on (b)(6) 2021 where allegedly the femoral head and liner were exchanged, an extended trochanteric osteotomy was completed along with a synovectomy and repair of abductor muscles.It is further alleged that he suffered injuries as a result of implantation and explantation of the device(s) at issue, device recall and excessive levels of chromium and cobalt in his blood.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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It was noted that the device is not available for evaluation.Should additional information become available, it will be provided in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.Device not returned.
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