MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH C-TAPER COCR LFIT HEAD 26MM/+5; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED

Catalog Number 06-2605

Device Problems Fitting Problem (2183); Connection Problem (2900)

Patient Problems No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 11/17/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

An evaluation of the device cannot be performed as the device was not returned to the manufacturer.Additional information has been requested and if received, will be provided in the supplemental report.

Event Description

It was reported that the c-taper head would not lock onto the trunnion.

Manufacturer Narrative

An event regarding seating/locking issue involving a metal head was reported.The event was not confirmed.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: no medical records or x-rays were made available for evaluation.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.The event could not be confirmed nor the root cause determined because the devices were not returned for evaluation and insufficient medical information was provided.If the devices and/or additional information are received, this investigation will be reopened and re-evaluated.

Event Description

It was reported that the c-taper head would not lock onto the trunnion.

• Brand Name: C-TAPER COCR LFIT HEAD 26MM/+5
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH; 325 corporate drive; mahwah NJ 07430
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH; 325 corporate drive; mahwah NJ 07430
• Manufacturer Contact: rita intorrella ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 6174474
• MDR Text Key: 62379392
• Report Number: 0002249697-2016-03926
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWJ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K993601
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional,other
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/09/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/31/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: 06-2605
• Device Lot Number: V57DP4
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/17/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/14/2016
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/09/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/13/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other