| Catalog Number |
6721-0535 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Osseointegration Problem (3003)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Bone Fracture(s) (1870); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646)
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| Date of Event |
09/13/2023
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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 that the patient's hip was revised due to stem loosening (surgeon suspects loosening was caused by a femoral fracture sustained in a fall).The stem and head were revised.Rep confirmed there are no allegations against the femoral head, and that no further information will be released by the hospital or surgeon.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Reported event: an event regarding periprosthetic fracture and loosening involving an accolade stem was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: product evaluation and results: material analysis, visual, functional and dimensional inspections could not be performed as the device was not returned.Clinician review: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.Product history review: review of the device history records indicate the 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 sustained by a fall and stem loosening.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as pre- and post-operative x-rays 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.H3 other text : device not returned.
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