ENCORE MEDICAL L.P HEAD, UNIPOLAR, MODULAR, ENCORE SIZE44; PROSTHESIS, HIP, HEMI-, FEMORAL, METAL
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Model Number 411-00-144 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Joint Dislocation (2374)
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Event Date 02/07/2023 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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Revision surgery - due to dislocation.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reason for this revision surgery, the agent reported "(patient had a dislocated hip for quite some time.The neutral offset sleeve was replaced with a +3.5mm offset sleeve to increase the stability of the construct)".The previous surgery and the surgery detailed in this event occurred 2 months and 1 week apart.This evaluation is limited in scope as the items associated with this investigation were not returned to djo surgical - austin for examination.The surgery was completed as intended and without incident.If additional information regarding the reported event is submitted at a future date, this investigation will be re-evaluated.There was no information submitted with this complaint about any patient activities, accidents, or medical contraindications that may have contributed to the reported event.There were no findings during this evaluation that indicate the reported devices were defective.The surgeon performed this procedure to remedy the patient's condition.No further action is deemed necessary.A review of the device history records (dhr) show that the reported components used in the previous surgery, when released for use, met design and manufacturing requirements.The devices were verified to have gone through an acceptable sterilization process and were within its expiration date at the time of the previous surgery.Customer complaint history of the reported devices showed no present trends or on-going issues that are needing a review.The root cause of this complaint was a revision surgery due to dislocation.No information was submitted with the complaint regarding pre-existing conditions of the patient or any activities the patient was involved in that may have contributed to the event.There are multiple factors that may also contribute to an event that are outside the control of djo surgical such as poor bone density, inadequate soft tissue support, patient activities or trauma.
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