It was reported that there was an issue with nk1006t - corehip std cementless 12/14 size 6.According to the complaint description, the patient fell eight days after the total hip arthroplasty surgery.He was about to stumble, so he held on, but he lost his balance and fell.After the fall a fracture around the stem was noticed. a revision surgery was necessary.Additional information was not provided nor available.Additional patient information is not available.The adverse event is filed under aag reference (b)(4).
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Investigation: due to the fact that no product was provided, an investigation is not possible.Device history review: the device quality and manufacturing history records (dhr) have been checked for all available lot numbers and the products were found to be according to our specifications valid at the time of production.Conclusion and preventive measures: the provided x-rays show the fracture of the bone in the distal area of the shaft of the implant.The prosthesis is undamaged.The bone fracture is not related to our product, but to the fall of the patient.Therefore, an evaluation regarding similar incidents with our implants is not indicated.Based upon the investigation results, a capa is not necessary.
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