| Catalog Number |
155401165 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Unspecified Infection (1930); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646)
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| Date of Event |
02/20/2018
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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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Product complaint # (b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event or Problem Description
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The patient was revised to address an untreated infection for some time.Surgeon removed all implants and replaced with a antibiotic spacer.It was stated that there was loosening from bone to implant interface.Doi: unknown; dor: (b)(6) 2018; right hip.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Investigation summary: no device associated with this report was received for examination.A worldwide lot specific complaint database search, or device history record (dhr) review was not possible because the required lot code(s) was not provided.Based on previous investigations this complication of joint replacement is unlikely to have been the result of a device failing to meet required specifications.The information received will be retained for potential series investigations if triggered by trend analysis, post market surveillance, or other events within the quality system.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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