| Model Number |
520-01-012 |
| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Bone Fracture(s) (1870); Seizures (2063)
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| Date of Event |
05/03/2017
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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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Revision surgery - after the initial surgery the patient had a seizure and fractured the stem.The stem needed to be replaced due to the fall.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Manufacturer narrative: the reason for this revision surgery was the stem fractured.The in-vivo length of patient service for the implant was 7 days.The healthcare professional indicated there was no delay in surgery and another suitable device was available for use.The revision surgery was completed as intended.The device was disposed of at the hospital and not made available to djo surgical for examination.A review of the device history records (dhrs) revealed no discrepancies or issues with the manufacturing of this part.All critical dimensions, design criteria and specifications in effect at the time the part was manufactured were met.The product complaint report history was reviewed and no trends or on-going issues were deemed as present or in need of review.This event is deemed as non-product related.The root cause for the fractured stem was the patient had a seizure and fell.It was reported the stem need to replaced due to the fall.Inventory containment is not required since there are no indications of a product or process issue affecting implant safety or effectiveness.
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