Catalog Number NLV-380800Y |
Device Problem
Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
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Patient Problems
Bone Fracture(s) (1870); Pain (1994); Metal Related Pathology (4530)
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Event Date 11/03/2015 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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It was noted that the device is not available for evaluation.If additional information is received, it will be provided in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.Voluntary recall ra 2012-067 was initiated for abgii and rejuvenate modular stems and necks due to the potential risks associated with these devices.The reported pain and elevated metal ion levels are considered to be under the scope of this recall.No further investigation is required.Review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no reported discrepancies.There have been no other events for the lot referenced.Not returned.
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Event Description
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Plaintiff alleges the left rejuvenate hip implanted on (b)(6) 2009 failed causing pain and elevated metal ion levels.Plaintiff has not yet scheduled revision surgery.Update: it was reported that the patient's left hip was revised due to a femoral periprosthetic fracture.A rejuvenate modular stem construct, 40 +0 head and 40f neutral liner were revised.Rep confirmed there are no allegations against any of the revised implants.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Reported event: an event regarding pain and elevated metal ions involving an unknown rejuvenate modular device was reported.The event was confirmed.Method & results: device evaluation and results: device evaluation was not performed as no devices were received.Device history review: review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no reported discrepancies.Complaint history review: there have been 03 other event reported for the lot code.Similar events have occurred for the catalog number and product family.These events were determined to be associated with ra 2012-067.Conclusions: voluntary recall ra 2012-067 was initiated for abgii and rejuvenate modular stems and necks due to the potential risks associated with these devices.The reported pain and elevated metal ions is considered to be under the scope of this recall.No further investigation is required.
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Event Description
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Plaintiff alleges the left rejuvenate hip implanted on (b)(6) 2009 failed causing pain and elevated metal ion levels.Plaintiff has not yet scheduled revision surgery.Update: it was reported that the patient's left hip was revised due to a femoral periprosthetic fracture.A rejuvenate modular stem construct, 40 +0 head and 40f neutral liner were revised.Rep confirmed there are no allegations against any of the revised implants.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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