| Model Number |
38AC4200 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Corroded (1131); Loss of Osseointegration (2408)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Metal Related Pathology (4530)
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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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This event will be updated once the investigation is complete.Trends will be evaluated.
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Event or Problem Description
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Allegedly, on or about (b)(6) 2020 it was discovered that the device failed due to metal debris, corrosion and resultant metal ions, due to the metal on metal design between the articulating surfaces.This patient had metal and polyethylene articulating components.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Updated incident description and adverse event problem codes.After the investigation the coding for this event was updated.
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Event or Problem Description
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Allegedly, on or about (b)(6) 2020 it was discovered that the device failed due to metal debris, corrosion and resultant metal ions, due to the metal on metal design between the articulating surfaces.This patient had metal on polyethylene articulating components.It is also alleged that the femoral stem was loose and had areas of corrosion between the modular neck and femoral stem.
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