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STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH UHR BIPOLAR 26X41MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, HEMI-, FEMORAL, METAL
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| Model Number |
UH1-41-26 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Unspecified Infection (1930); Joint Dislocation (2374)
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| Date of Event |
01/29/2021
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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 following devices were also listed in this report: 26mm +4 v40 taper vit head; cat # 6260-5-226; lot # 72958705.Accolade ii 127¿ size 4 stem implanted (b)(6) 2020; cat # unk_shc; lot# unknown.It cannot be determined which, if any of these devices may have caused or contributed to the patient's experience.Reported event: an event regarding revision due to dislocation and infection is reported involving uhr head.The event was confirmed based on medical review.Method & results: product evaluation and results: product inspection - could not be performed as the device was not returned.Clinical review: a review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant stated the following comment: based upon the information given to me and the supporting documentation i can confirm that this event did occur.In my opinion the root cause of this complication was an infection of the hip joint which subsequently resulted in a septic dislocation.I do not any see culpability regarding any of the implants used.I certify that i have completed the medical risk assessment to the best of my abilities as a healthcare professional and that my opinions reflect my personal and independent medical judgment and analysis.Product history review: indicated all devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no reported discrepancies.Complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.Conclusions: the event was reported about revision due to dislocation and infection is reported involving uhr head.The event was confirmed based on medical review.As per clinician, the root cause of this complication was an infection of the hip joint which subsequently resulted in a septic dislocation.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.All stryker products sold as sterile are validated to a minimum sterility assurance level (sal) of 10^-6 in accordance to applicable iso standards.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.¿additional information including pathology reports, operative reports, progress notes, x-rays and return of the device are needed to fully investigate the event.If further information becomes available or the product is returned, this investigation will be re-opened.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If additional information become available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient's right hip was revised.As reported by rep: "right hip open reduction, i&d, possible revision to dual mobility or constrained hip replacement, possible resectional arthroplasty, and cement spacer.Pre-op diagnosis: right hip dislocation and possible infection, status post bipolar hemiarthroplasty.Removed all components." an accolade ii stem, v40 metal head, and bipolar component were revised.Rep provided operative reports for primary and (b)(6) 2020 revision, x-rays prior to (b)(6) 2021 revision, and usage sheet from (b)(6) 2020 revision and confirmed that no further information will be released by the hospital or surgeon.
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