Catalog Number 5005-002L |
Device Problems
Naturally Worn (2988); Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problems
Injury (2348); Osteolysis (2377); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 06/05/2016 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation.
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Event Description
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On (b)(6) 2012, solar elbow primary surgery was performed.And the revision surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2015.Terrible osteolysis was found on the affected area.The polyethylene parts are worn.The axis and the polyethylene parts were replaced and finished the surgery.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned for evaluation.An event regarding osteolysis involving a solar stem was reported.The event was not confirmed.Conclusions: the exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as return of device, pre- and post-op xrays, patient history, histopathology report and follow-up notes are needed to investigate this event further.If additional information and/or device becomes available, this investigation will be reopened.
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Event Description
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On (b)(6) 2012, solar elbow primary surgery was performed.And the revision surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2015.Terrible osteolysis was found on the affected area.The polyethylene parts are worn.The axis and the polyethylene parts were replaced and finised the surgery.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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