Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code
Arthralgia (2355)
Date of Event
11/09/2021
Type of Reportable Event
Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Even though the report indicates the incident occurred while reaming, not inserting the stem, the part number for the stem was supplied instead of the instrument.Therefore, this report lists the implant part number in d4, not the instrument associated with the bone fracture.
Event or Problem Description
While broaching during total hip arthroplasty, a bone fracture occurred that the surgeon reinforced with cable and completed the operation without problems.