Catalog Number 502-03-50D |
Device Problems
Mechanical Problem (1384); Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Malposition of Device (2616); Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913); Positioning Problem (3009); Unintended Movement (3026)
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Patient Problems
Injury (2348); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 12/08/2015 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information has been requested and if received, will be provided in the supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.Device remains implanted.
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Event Description
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On (b)(6) 2013, tritanium primary surgery was performed.2 years after the surgery, like a clear zone has appeared.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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An event regarding loosening involving a tritanium shell was reported.The medical review confirmed loosening and malpositioning.Method and results: device evaluation and results: the device was not received for analysis.Medical records received and evaluation: a review of the provided information by a clinical consultant indicated that: cup malposition in low anteversion with a deeply recessed cup position in the acetabular bone have contributed to overload in the cup implant-bone interface which is counterproductive for bone ingrowth conditions for the cup with radiolucent line formation as current intermediate result.Device history review: review indicated all devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.Complaint history review: review indicated there have been no other similar events for the reported lot.Conclusions: a review by a clinical consultant conclude that "cup malposition in low anteversion with a deeply recessed cup position in the acetabular bone have contributed to overload in the cup implant-bone interface which is counterproductive for bone ingrowth conditions for the cup with radiolucent line formation as current intermediate result." if further information and/or device become available or the product is returned, this investigation will be re-opened.
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Event Description
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On (b)(6) 2013, tritanium primary surgery was performed.2 years after the surgery, like a clear zone has appeared.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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