| Catalog Number |
6721-0635 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Degraded (1153); Material Erosion (1214)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Metal Related Pathology (4530)
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| Date of Event |
10/31/2024
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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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It was reported through the filing of a lawsuit that allegedly the patient underwent left tha on (b)(6) 2014 and was implanted with an lfit anatomic cocr v40 femoral head and an accolade ii hip stem.He was revised on (b)(6) 2024 due to alleged persistent and increasing pain in the left hip, elevated cobalt ion levels and trunnion corrosion.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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It was noted that the device is not available for evaluation.If additional information is received, it will be provided in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.Review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no reported discrepancies.There have been no other events for the lot referenced.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Reported event: an event regarding abnormal ion level and wear 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 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 'he was revised on october 31, 2024 due to alleged persistent and increasing pain in the left hip, elevated cobalt ion levels and trunnion corrosion.' 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 primary 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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Event or Problem Description
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No new information.
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