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STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH 28MM +4 LFIT V40 HEAD; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED
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| Model Number |
6260-9-228 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Corroded (1131)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
04/16/2021
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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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Reported event: an event regarding corrosion involving a metal head was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: product evaluation and results: material analysis, visual, functional and dimensional inspections could not be performed as the device was not returned.Clinician review: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.Product history review: review of the device history records indicate the 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 lot referenced.Conclusions: it was reported that the patient's hip was revised due to eccentric poly wear and mild corrosion in femoral head.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as return of the device, pathology reports, pre- and post-operative x-rays and the primary operative report as well as patient history and follow-up notes are needed to complete the investigation for determining root cause.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If devices and / or 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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Hip revision.Eccentric poly wear, mild corrosion seen in femoral head.Poly was exchanged, and head ball (titanium sleeve and universal ceramic head).
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