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It was reported that the patient's left hip was revised due to the restoration modular stem construct breaking at the junction of the distal and medial components.The stem construct, head, and liner were revised.Rep provided an x-ray and a 2015 operative report and confirmed that no further information will be released by the hospital or surgeon.
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Reported event: an event regarding crack/fracture involving a restoration modular stem was reported.The event was confirmed based on medical review method & results: - device evaluation and results: visual, dimensional, functional and material analysis could not be performed as the device was not returned.- clinician review: a review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant indicated: relevant clinical history: 02/20/2015: handwritten op plan note, outlined procedure with potential to change cup, and use of restoration modular stem.02/20/2015: implant record: dall-miles cables x5, 56mm trident psl shell, 2 screws 30mm, 35mm, restoration mod conical stem 14mmxl55mm, med trochanteric gripper 150mm, 36mm id x3 polyethylene, 23mm +0 v40 modular body, 36mm +0 biolox head.Adverse event identified there were multiple adverse events and noted in the series of pi reports.First was an apparent response to metal ions likely emanating from the modular interface of the rejuvenate stem (a known and documented problem).The tissue and intraoperative findings were however not provided.The second potential adverse event was a fracture that occurred during the revision procedure that required fixation with a trochanteric gripper and dall-miles cables.Again, the intraoperative findings and description were not provided.The third event would be the need to remove the trochanteric gripper and cables due to pain.Lastly, there was an apparent fracture of the revision restoration modular stem as exhibited on a single ap hip x-ray.Again, no details in the form of medical records were provided for that event.Conclusion of assessment: the patient had a tha with a rejuvenate stem.This resulted in high metal levels and a pseudo tumor that led to revision surgery.At the time of the revision a fracture occurred that required fixation with a trochanteric gripper and cables.The hardware became painful and was removed after healing of the fracture.The revision stem subsequently fractured and will be/was revised.- device history review: all devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.- complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the reported lot.Conclusion: it was reported that the patient's left hip was revised due to the restoration modular stem construct breaking at the junction of the distal and medial components.The event was confirmed based on medical review.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Additional information including 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.
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It was reported that the patient's left hip was revised due to the restoration modular stem construct breaking at the junction of the distal and medial components.The stem construct, head, and liner were revised.Rep provided an x-ray and a 2015 operative report and confirmed that no further information will be released by the hospital or surgeon.
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