| Model Number |
7000-5505 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Fall (1848); Bone Fracture(s) (1870); Pain (1994)
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| Date of Event |
11/10/2022
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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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Investigation is in progress.Should additional information become available it will be reported in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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Emergency right total hip revision; stem will most likely be removed.Per op report dated (b)(6) 22: pt "suffered a fall from a height.She landed on her right hip and had immediate pain and discomfort.She was taken to an outside hospital where she was found to have a displaced right hip periprosthetic hip fracture.She was transferred to for higher level of care.Orthopedics was consulted, and i was asked to review her case for the purposes of surgical fixation.She was indicated for a revision right hip replacement given the radiographic appearance of a loose stem and a multi part periprosthetic femur fracture.¿.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An event regarding periprosthetic fracture involving an insignia stem was reported.The event was confirmed via clinician review of provided medical records.Method & results: product evaluation and results: visual inspection: visual inspection of the returned device indicated that there is white material and bony growth adhered to the ha coated portion of the stem consistent with osseointegration.The stem otherwise appears undamaged.There is nothing further remarkable to note.Clinician review: a review of the provided medical information by a clinical consultant indicated: "this patient underwent a routine right cementless total hip arthroplasty and then about five weeks later sustained a periprosthetic fracture after a fall.No x-rays showing the periprosthetic fracture were provided.I can confirm that the patient had a primary cementless total hip arthroplasty since i was able to review the operation report and the post primary x-rays.I can confirm that the revision was carried out since i was able to read the operation report but i did not have any postoperative x-rays to review.I cannot determine the root cause with certainty.The root cause of periprosthetic fracture in the immediate postoperative period is multifactorial including surgical technique factors and patient activity level and bmi.In this case the patient fell from a height and therefore trauma is the most likely cause.If during the procedure, broaching encroached on one of the cortices, this could create a stress riser and with trauma, could cause a periprosthetic fracture.There was no evidence of encroachment on the x-rays i reviewed.I would not assign any causality to the implant itself.Addendum to conclusion of assessment based on new x-rays provided: i can now confirm that the patient sustained a periprosthetic fracture since i was able to review the x-rays.No other changes in my conclusion of assessment needs to be made.It should be noted that no post revision x-rays have been provided." -product 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.Conclusions: it was reported that the patient was revised due to periprosthetic fracture of the femur.A review of the provided x-rays and medical records by a clinical consultant confirmed the event and indicated the following: "the root cause of periprosthetic fracture in the immediate postoperative period is multifactorial including surgical technique factors and patient activity level and bmi.In this case the patient fell from a height and therefore trauma is the most likely cause.If during the procedure, broaching encroached on one of the cortices, this could create a stress riser and with trauma, could cause a periprosthetic fracture.There was no evidence of encroachment on the x-rays i reviewed.I would not assign any causality to the implant itself." visual inspection of the returned device did not indicate any apparent issue.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If additional information becomes available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.
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Event or Problem Description
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Emergency right total hip revision; stem will most likely be removed.Per op report dated 10 nov 22: pt "suffered a fall from a height.She landed on her right hip and had immediate pain and discomfort.She was taken to an outside hospital where she was found to have a displaced right hip periprosthetic hip fracture.She was transferred to for higher level of care.Orthopedics was consulted, and i was asked to review her case for the purposes of surgical fixation.She was indicated for a revision right hip replacement given the radiographic appearance of a loose stem and a multi part periprosthetic femur fracture.¿.
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