| Catalog Number |
6260-5-132 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
03/07/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the surgeon, was attempting to impact a v40 cocr size 32mm +0 femoral head onto a size 7-132° accolade 2 stem.Upon impact it did not weld onto the stem trunion.He cleaned the femoral head and attempted to impact again with the same result.We brought in another femoral head of the same size and it worked fine upon impact.It was reported that a surgical delay of less than 10 minutes was noted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An event regarding a siz/fit issue involving a metal head was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: device evaluation and results: visual inspection of the return part was carried out.Biological material was noted on the taper head from attempted implantation.Otherwise the device was visually unremarkable dimensional inspection was carried out on the returned head using igs-0030144 version 7.All dimensions were found to be within specification.Medical records received and evaluation: no information was received for review with a clinical consultant.No adverse impact to patient was noted.Device history review indicated all devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.Complaint history review indicated there have been no other similar events for the reported lot.Conclusions: the exact cause of the event could not be determined, the metal head was found to be dimensionally within specifications.If additional information becomes available, this investigation will be reopened.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the surgeon, was attempting to impact a v40 cocr size 32mm +0 femoral head onto a size 7-132° accolade 2 stem.Upon impact, it did not weld onto the stem trunion.He cleaned the femoral head and attempted to impact again with the same result.We brought in another femoral head of the same size and it worked fine upon impact.It was reported that a surgical delay of less than 10 minutes was noted.
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