| Catalog Number |
6570-0-536 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Mechanical Problem (1384)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Ambulation or Postural Difficulties (2544); Unequal Limb Length (4534)
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| Date of Event |
09/10/2025
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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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The following information was provided: it was reported that the patient's right hip was revised because the patient felt her right leg was shorter than the left.A stem, head and liner were revised.Rep confirmed that there were no allegations against the revised liner, and that no further information will be released by the hospital or surgeon.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Review of the device history records indicate that devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no reported discrepancies.There have been no other events for the lot referenced.If additional information is received, it will be provided in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Reported event: an event regarding limb length discrepancy involving a ceramic 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 product history records indicate the reported device was manufactured with no reported relevant discrepancies.Complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.Conclusions: it was reported that the patient's right hip was revised because the patient felt her right leg was shorter than the left.A stem, head and liner were revised.Rep confirmed that there were no allegations against the revised liner, and that no further information will be released by the hospital or surgeon.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as 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 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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