| Model Number |
1521-90-059 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Corroded (1131)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
06/01/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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The primary surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2022.The revision surgery with the total hip arthroplasty was performed on (b)(6) 2022.During the revision surgery, when the surgeon removed the inner head, black ring was found on both mating parts of the stem and the head.Uneven wear and oxidation discoloration was found on the liner sliding surfaces.After removal of the cup, the zb¿s advantage was used for the acetabulum side.Although the sales rep explained regarding the risks of using delta ceramic head, the surgeon firmly requested to use the delta ceramic head.Therefore, the delta ceramic head was used as inner head under the surgeon¿s responsibility.Doi: (b)(6) 2022; dor: (b)(6) 2022; unknown hip.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: no device associated with this report was received for examination.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: the product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the manufacturing or material that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).A manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.
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