| Catalog Number |
723-00-36D |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Degraded (1153); Naturally Worn (2988)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Discomfort (2330)
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| Date of Event |
01/20/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An evaluation of the device cannot be performed as the device was not returned to the manufacturer.Should additional information become available it will be reported in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient's right hip was revised.As reported by rep: "patient started complaining a few months ago about her hip feeling abnormal.X-rays revealed a problem with the femoral head and neck combination.The trunnion was worn off.The liner was basically worn away." the head partially came off the trunnion because of the wear.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient's right hip was revised.As reported by rep: "patient started complaining a few months ago about her hip feeling abnormal.X-rays revealed a problem with the femoral head and neck combination.The trunnion was worn off.The liner was basically worn away." the head partially came off the trunnion because of the wear.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Reported event: an event regarding wear involving a trident liner was reported.The event was confirmed via review of the provided photograph.Method & results: product evaluation and results: the device was not returned for inspection; however.A photograph was provided.The photograph shows a recently explanted liner with signs of wear.Clinician review: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.Device history review: could not be performed as lot code information was not provided.Complaint history review: could not be performed as lot code information was not provided.Conclusions: it was reported that the patient's right hip was revised.As reported by rep: "patient started complaining a few months ago about her hip feeling abnormal.X-rays revealed a problem with the femoral head and neck combination.The trunnion was worn off.The liner was basically worn away." the device was not returned for inspection; however.A photograph was provided.The photograph shows a recently explanted liner with signs of wear.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.
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