Catalog Number 6021-5537 |
Device Problems
Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913); Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problems
Injury (2348); Joint Dislocation (2374); Reaction (2414); Test Result (2695)
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Event Date 11/04/2016 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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It was noted that the device is not available for evaluation.Additional information has been requested and if received, will be provided in the supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.
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Event Description
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Patient dislocated hip.Upon surgery it was discovered clear evidence of metallosis.Trunnion of stem itself was worn and mis-shapen.Update per sales rep on 08-nov-2016: the head and the liner didn't have any noticeable wear or damage.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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An event regarding wear involving an accolade stem was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: -device evaluation and results: a visual, functional and dimensional inspection could not be performed as the device was not returned.-medical records received and evaluation: not performed as no medical records were provided.-device history review: device history review indicated the devices accepted into final stock from the reported lot were free from discrepancies -complaint history review: there has been no other event for the lot referenced.Conclusions: the event could not be confirmed nor the root cause determined because the insufficient information was provided.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time as no devices and/or insufficient information was received by stryker orthopaedics.If additional medical records, devices and/or additional information become available, this investigation will be reopened.
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Event Description
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Patient dislocated hip.Upon surgery it was discovered clear evidence of metallosis.Trunnion of stem itself was worn and mis-shapen.Update per sales rep on 08-nov-2016: the head and the liner didn't have any noticeable wear or damage.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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