| Model Number |
1221-32-254 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Difficult to Insert (1316)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
06/01/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the surgeon had reamed the patients' acetabulum to 53mm and inserted a 54mm porocoat sector cup.He drilled and inserted a screw into the cup and decided on a 54x32mm lipped liner.When attempting to impact the liner into place, the liner never engaged into the cup.The surgeon proceeded to double-check his screw placement and cup placement, as well as any surrounding soft tissues.Everything was found to be well-positioned, yet the liner still would not engage.A new liner was opened and implanted without a problem.Unfortunately, the liner was discarded by staff in the operating room, so i was unable to retrieve it in order to send it in for examination.Doi: unknown, dor: (b)(6) 2020 left hip.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: no device associated with this report was received for examination.The information received will be retained for potential series investigations if triggered by trend analysis, post market surveillance, or other events within the quality system.Depuy considers the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed, and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.
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