| Model Number |
403028 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Hip Fracture (2349); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
06/23/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported inability to disassemble the cup will be investigated once the product is returned.Orthalign is filing this mdr in an abundance of caution due to the outcome of this case and the potential connection to the hipalign system.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that total hip arthroplasty was performed with hipalign.After cup impaction with 48mm cup, the surgeon tried to disengage from cup and impactor.However, he was unable to disassemble the cup.Subsequently, two surgeons disengaged the cup with force.The patient acetabular was little damaged by disassembly so bigger cup (50mm) was used to complete the procedure.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Only the impactor adaptor was returned.Upon visual inspection, the threads of the adaptor look to be completely intact.A review of the device history record (dhr) was conducted.The device passed all manufacturing specifications prior to release.Orthalign, inc.Will continue to monitor this issue and take action if alert limits are exceeded.
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