| Model Number |
702-04-56F |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Malposition of Device (2616)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
10/24/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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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.The following devices were also listed in this report: 6.5mm low profile hex screw 35mm; cat# 7030-6535; lot# vgc.It cannot be determined which, if any of these devices may have caused or contributed to the patient's experience.
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Event or Problem Description
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Primary procedure, left hip.On (b)(6) 2022, rep was made aware that post-op x-rays for a hip implanted (b)(6) 2022 show that the screw passed through the shell.The surgeon does not plan any intervention as of the date of awareness.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Corrected data: a review of the trident ii tritanium shells and dome hole plug risk table for inadequate locking strength between devices indicates that the highest potential severity of harm is s3 with a potential occurrence level o2.Additionally, a review of the complaint history data for the past four years indicated there have been no reports of serious injury or death as a result of similar events with this device family.Based upon this review, it is unlikely that a serious injury or death would result if this event were to recur.Therefore, this event is not reportable.Reported event: an event regarding malposition involving a trident ii shell was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: -device evaluation and results: material analysis, visual, functional, and dimensional inspections could not be performed as the device remains implanted.-clinician review: a review of the provided medical records by a clinical consultant stated the following comment: i have had the opportunity to review documentation related to the pi including the product inquiry summary and an ap x=ray of a pressfit acetabulum/ the event description from the product inquiries summary states: primary procedure, left hip.On 09/december/2022, rep was made aware that post-op x-rays for a hip implanted 24/october/2022 show that the screw passed through the shell.The surgeon does not plan any intervention as of the date of awareness.Rep provided a post-op xray and confirmed that no further information will be released by the hospital or surgeon.The x-rays show a pressfit acetabular component in anatomic position.A single fixation screw is present.It is not aligned with fixation hole in the shell this consistent with the screw having passed through the shell.The root cause of the screw going through the shell cannot be determined by the information provided.-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 has been no other similar events for the reported lot.Conclusion: the exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as x-rays and the primary operative report as well as patient history and follow-up notes are needed to complete the investigation for determining root cause.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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Primary procedure, left hip.On 09/december/2022, rep was made aware that post-op x-rays for a hip implanted 24/october/2022 show that the screw passed through the shell.The surgeon does not plan any intervention as of the date of awareness.
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