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STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH MOD CON DIST STEM 17 X 155 MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED
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| Model Number |
6276-7-017 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Degraded (1153)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Metal Related Pathology (4530)
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| Date of Event |
07/19/2017
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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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It was reported through the filing of a lawsuit that allegedly the patient was implanted with and lfit anatomic cocr v40 femoral head on her right hip on or about (b)(6), 2010 and was revised on (b)(6), 2017.It is further alleged that she suffered injuries as a result of implantation and explantation of the device at issue, device recall and excessive levels of chromium and cobalt in her blood.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.There have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.It was noted that the device is not available for evaluation.Should additional information become available, it will be provided in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.
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