The literature article entitled, "superior patient reported outcome measures reported post articular surface replacement (asr) revision arthroplasty in the setting of an objective surgical indication" written by andrew j.Hughes, mark curtin, evelyn murphy, william curtin, and colin g.Murphy published by journal of orthopaedics made available online 04 february 2020 was reviewed.The article's purpose was to further analyze previously studied revision cases to explore outcomes post asr revision.Data was compiled from 36 revisions in 35 patients.Cement manufacturer is not identified.Both asr and asr xl systems were used in primaries but femoral stem is not identified.If patients had asr xl total hip arthroplasty system fund well fixed, an extended trochanteric osteotomy was performed and repaired in situ thereafter with either cables or a greater trochanteric plate and implanted with uncemented collared corail stems.Also at revision, uncemented pinnacle gription acetabular shells with or without screw fixation were implanted, but bearing surface materials were not discussed within the article for revision implants.The article does not report any adverse events associated with implants utilized during revision.Therefore, this complaint captures the revision reasons for the depuy asr and asr xl implants that were retrieved and identified.Depuy products: asr head, asr cup, asr xl head, asr xl cup, asr xl sleeve (augment).Reasons for revision with no further information provided: pain.Loosening.Alval.Elevated ions.Infection.Fracture.
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary - no device associated with this report was received for examination.A worldwide lot specific complaint database search, or device history record (dhr) review was not possible because the required lot code(s) was not provided.Based on previous investigations this complication of joint replacement is unlikely to have been the result of a device failing to meet required specifications.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.Corrective action was not indicated.
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