| Model Number |
1218-87-654 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Fracture (1260); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
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| Date of Event |
05/04/2021
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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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(b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the surgeon said he was unsure if the liner was disassociated intraoperatively or became disassociated postoperatively.The surgeon said the patient wanted his hip revised because of pain and lack of motion.The surgeon explained a 54x36 ceramax liner.The surgeon said the liner was fractured.The surgeon trialed a 54x36 +4 10 degree and a 36 x+8.5 ceramic biology ts ceramic head and the surgeon said hip stability and leg length were acceptable.The surgeon asked the nurse to open the same implants matching the trials that were used.The hospital took possession of all explanted items.The surgeon said that he feels the broken pieces were retrieved from the patient.Doi: (b)(6) 2016 dor: (b)(6) 2021 affected side: left hip.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: no device associated with this report was received for examination.A review of the device manufacturing records found no related deviations or anomalies.The information received will be retained for potential series investigations if triggered by trend analysis, post market surveillance, or other events within the quality system.Depuy considers the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed, and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.Device history lot: protocols and certificate of conformance were reviewed.The quality documents show that the values obtained on the ceramic liner are according to specifications valid at the time of production.The component properties and the microstructure as obtained from the quality documents fulfill the requirements as specified at the time of production.There are no indications of any pre-existing material defect.Device history review: protocols and certificate of conformance were reviewed.The quality documents show that the values obtained on the ceramic liner are according to specifications valid at the time of production.
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