| Model Number |
26010010 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Disintegration (1177)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Information (3190)
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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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Investigation completed.Evaluation codes added.
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Event or Problem Description
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Allegedly, patient underwent a left total hip revision due to elevated levels of chromium and cobalt ions in her blood.Femoral head and the femoral stem were replaced.The original prosthesis implanted was corroded around the neck and femoral stem.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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