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Model Number N/A |
Device Problem
Difficult to Insert (1316)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 03/01/2024 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The device will not be returned for analysis as it remains implanted; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted h3 other text : device location is unknown.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the surgeon had broached for a size 5 taperloc however when he implanted it, it sat very proud and would not go down.The surgeon removed the stem and re-broached for a size 5 with the broach countersinking several mm.He then attempted a size 6 broach and it countersunk as well.Lastly, he reimplanted the stem for the third time and it seated within a few mm of complete seating.There is no additional information available at the time of this report.
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