| Model Number |
6021-0030 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Fracture (1260); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
09/20/2022
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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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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.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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient's right hip was revised due to the trunnion breaking off the stem.Intra-operatively, it was noted the remainder of the trunnion was still inside the femoral head, and that the remainder of the stem was gouging into the liner.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An event regarding disassociation and crack/fracture involving a accolade stem was reported.The event of disassociation was confirmed however crack/fracture was not.Method & results: product evaluation and results: visual inspection, material analysis, functional and dimensional inspections could not be performed as the device was not returned.Clinician review: a review of medical records with a clinical consultant indicated "the x-rays show a pressfit tha with a stem head dissociation.There is severe remodeling of the trunnion with a large amount of material loss and "penciling".Dissociation of the head the stems trunnion is confirmed.Because of the severe remodeling and material loss of the trunnion and inability to see inside the femoral head i cannot confirm trunnion fracture.The root cause of this mechanical failure cannot be determined from this limited documentation." device history review: review of the device history records indicate 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.Conclusion: it was reported the patient was revised due to "the trunnion breaking off the stem".A review of medical records by the clinical consultant confirmed the disassociation event.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If 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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It was reported that the patient's right hip was revised due to the trunnion breaking off the stem.Intra-operatively, it was noted the remainder of the trunnion was still inside the femoral head, and that the remainder of the stem was gouging into the liner.
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