Catalog Number 00663001600 |
Device Problem
Material Erosion (1214)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001822565-2023-02268.D10: cat #: 6302-1-058 / howmedica acetabular vitalcok cluster shell 58mm / lot #: crtzd9420292.Cat #: 00902602600 / fem hd 26mmdia med nk / lot #: 8441000.G2: canada.The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.
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Event Description
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It was reported a patient has been indicated for a right hip revision approximately 19 years post implantation due to loosening and elevated metal ion levels.The shell that is to be revised is a competitor product.To date, no revision has taken place.Attempts have been made and no further information is available.
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Event Description
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No additional event information to report at this time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected updated: b4; b5; d4; g3; h2; h3; h4; h6 proposed component code: mechanical (g04)- stem no product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Medical records were provided and reviewed by a health care professional for the initial surgery and previous revision.The initial and 1st revision surgery noted no complications and confirmed the off label use.Medical recordsrecords were not provided in relation to the upcoming revision.The complaint could not be confirmed.The provided medical records were not in relation to this potential revision.Dhr was reviewed and no discrepancies related to the reported event were found.A definitive root cause was unable to be determined.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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