EXACTECH, INC. NV GXL LINER NEUTRAL, 32MM ID GROUP 1 CUPS; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED
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Model Number NV GXL LINER NEUTRAL, 32MM ID GROUP 1 CUPS |
Device Problem
Naturally Worn (2988)
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Patient Problem
Failure of Implant (1924)
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Event Date 02/05/2024 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Section d10: concomitant product - crown cup,cluster-hole gr.50 (cat# 180-01-50 / serial# (b)(6) ) additional information, including the product investigation, will be submitted within 30 days of receipt.
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Event Description
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As reported by the germany competent authorities indicates that the patient had prostheses from exactech implanted on both sides.As part of the manufacturer's recall campaign, the patient presented for a check-up.In the x-ray control there was a clear decentering of both prosthetic heads and unusually large osteolysis in the acetabulum on the left and small osteolysis on the right as a sign of inlay wear.This could happen to one inlay change on february 5th, 2024 to a vitd-hardened, specially approved inlay (novation xle, neutral liner, group 2, 36 mm i.D., ref (b)(4), sn (b)(4)).A s part of the replacement operation, after the inlay exchange, the determination of the solid cup integrity as well as the curettage and sealing of the cysts socket bearing using allogeneic cancellous bone and changing the prosthetic head.The explants are currently in the laboratory doctor's office (for microbiological examination using sonication.After the examination has been completed (14 days of long-term incubation),.
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