Sietz et al." failure of the hinge mechanism in total elbow arthroplasty." j shoulder elbow surg (2010).19:368-375.No device or photos were received; therefore the condition of the device is unknown.Device history records cannot be reviewed since the lot number is unknown.This device is used for treatment.Product history search cannot be completed since the lot number is unknown.It is unknown whether the components were implanted with the correct fit and orientation as per the surgical technique.A definite root cause cannot be determined with the information provided.Initial reporter - the article was written by william h.Seitz jr., hisham bismar and peter j.Evans involving hospitals cleveland clinic hospital, kaiser permanente hospital and the cleveland clinic, ohio, united states of america.
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It is reported in a journal article that two patients underwent elbow arthroplasty revision due to failure of the central axis locking mechanism following elbow arthroplasty.The article mentions that the failed locking mechanisms were due to either pin fracture or dissociation of the pin components.However, it is unclear for these patients, what specific failures occurred.No further information is available.
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