An event regarding revision periprosthetic fracture leading to stem loosening and corrosion involving an accolade stem was reported.The event was confirmed.Device evaluation and results: material analysis was performed and concluded "adhered debris was observed on the stem trunnion and head taper.Damage consistent with explantation was observed on the head.Eds showed the stem was consistent astm f1813 alloy, the head was consistent with astm f1537 alloy, and the debris samples were consistent with the stem, head, and a corrosion product from the head in addition to biological material.No material or manufacturing defects were observed on the surfaces examined." medical records received and evaluation: a review of the medical records and x-rays by the consulting clinician indicated "multiple postoperative hazards are identified including loss of fixation of a cemented acetabular component, infection and periprosthetic fracture.The patient had medical history which included chronic vit d deficiency as well as fibromyalgia requiring the chronic use of steroids.As a result she undoubtedly had significant osteopenia putting her at risk for both early component loosening as well as fracture.In addition the chronic steroid use is immunosuppressive putting her at risk for infection.There is no evidence for defect in the implants or their manufacture." device history review: all devices in the reported lot were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.Complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the reported lot.Conclusions: the event for the corrosion was confirmed based on the material analysis report stating "the debris samples were consistent with the stem, head, and a corrosion product from the head in addition to biological material.No material or manufacturing defects were observed on the surfaces examined." a review of the medical records and x-rays by the consulting clinician indicated: "as a result she undoubtedly had significant osteopenia putting her at risk for both early component loosening as well as fracture.In addition the chronic steroid use is immunosuppressive putting her at risk for infection.There is no evidence for defect in the implants or their manufacture." if additional information becomes available, this investigation will be reopened.
|