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Device Problems
Corroded (1131); Metal Shedding Debris (1804)
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Patient Problems
Host-Tissue Reaction (1297); Necrosis (1971); Pain (1994); Reaction (2414)
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Event Date 07/14/2015 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Current information is insufficient to permit a conclusion as to the cause of the event.Review of device history records show that lot released with no recorded anomaly or deviation.There are warnings in the package insert that state that this type of event can occur: under possible adverse effects, number 1 states, "material sensitivity reactions." number 14 states, "intraoperative or postoperative bone fracture and/or postoperative pain." this report is based on allegations set forth in plaintiff¿s complaint and the allegations contained therein are unverified.Product location unknown.
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Event Description
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Legal counsel for patient reported that patient underwent a left hip revision procedure approximately eight years post-implantation.This report is based on allegations set forth in plaintiff's complaint and the allegations contained therein are unverified.Medical records report patient experienced pain in the left hip approximately eight years post-implantation.Review of invoice history shows the modular head was removed and replaced during the revision procedure.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being filed to relay additional information, which was unknown at the time of the initial medwatch.There are warnings in the package insert that state that this type of event can occur: under possible adverse effects, number 10 states, ¿fretting and crevice corrosion may occur at interfaces between components.¿ this report is number 1 of 3 mdrs filed for the same patient (reference 1825034-2016-03581 & 04029 / 04030).
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Event Description
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Legal counsel for patient reported that patient underwent a left hip revision procedure approximately eight years post-implantation.This report is based on allegations set forth in plaintiff's complaint and the allegations contained therein are unverified.It was reported in medical records received that patient underwent a left hip revision procedure approximately eight years post-implantation due to pseudotumor formation, lateralization of the cup and the insert being offset.During the procedure, clear fluid, debris, necrotic tissue and trunnionosis with black fluid were noted.The cup, liner and head were removed and replaced.A legacy zimmer liner and cup were used to complete the procedure.
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