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EXACTECH, INC. NV GXL LNR, NEUTRAL, 32MM ID, GROUP 3 CUPS; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED
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| Model Number |
NV GXL LNR, NEUTRAL, 32MM ID, GROUP 3 CUPS |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Naturally Worn (2988)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Osteolysis (2377); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
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| Date of Event |
01/12/2024
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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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As reported by the germany competent authorities and as part of the manufacturer's recall campaign, the patient presented himself for a check-up of the device implanted in 2016 hip prosthesis.The x-ray control showed a clear decentering of the prosthetic head unusually large osteolysis in the acetabulum as a sign of inlay wear.This could happen to one.Inlay change on (b)(6) 2024 to a vitd-hardened, specially approved inlay (novation xle, neutral liner, group 3, 36 mm i.D., ref 140-36-53, sn (b)(6)).As part of the replacement operation, after the inlay exchange, the determination of the solid cup integrity as well as the curettage and sealing of the cysts.Socket bearing using allogeneic cancellous bone and changing the prosthetic head.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Section d10: concomitant products: crown cup,cluster-hole gr.56 (cat# 180-01-56 / serial# (b)(6)).Additional information, including the product investigation, will be submitted within 30 days of receipt.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3: the patient/gxl acetabular liner involved was reportedly revised due to early prosthesis wear and osteolysis approximately 7 years after the index surgery.However, the revised components were not returned to exactech for evaluation and no images or radiographs were provided.The revision reported in may have been due to a combination of risk factors including but not limited to use error, implant positioning, and patient factors.However, this cannot be confirmed from the reported information and the devices were not available for evaluation.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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After further review of additional information received and the completion of investigation, the following sections g1, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3 and h6 have been updated accordingly.(h3): the patient/gxl acetabular liner involved was reportedly revised due to early prosthesis wear and osteolysis approximately 7 years after the index surgery.However, the revised components were not returned to exactech for evaluation and no images or radiographs were provided.The revision reported may have been due to a combination of risk factors specified including but not limited to use error, implant positioning, and patient factors.However, this cannot be confirmed from the reported information and the devices were not available for evaluation.
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