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STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH V40 COCR LFIT HEAD 36MM/+10; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED
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| Catalog Number |
6260-9-336 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Degraded (1153)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Pain (1994); Metal Related Pathology (4530)
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| Date of Event |
03/30/2021
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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 is reported by counsel that claimant underwent left tha on (b)(6), 2015, and was implanted with a secur-fit advanced hip stem and a lfit anatomic v40 femoral head.He was revised on (b)(6), 2021 allegedly due to pain, elevated metal ion levels, and metallosis at the head-trunnion interface.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An event regarding abnormal ion level and wear involving a metal head 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 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 pain, elevated metal ion levels, and metallosis at the head-trunnion interface.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as return of the device, pathology reports, pre- and post-operative x-rays and the revision 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 devices and/or additional information become available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.H3 other text : not returned to the manufacturer.
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