DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. 1818910 DELTA CER INSERT 36ID X 56OD; PINNACLE HIP SYSTEM : HIP CERAMIC ACETABULAR LINERS
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Catalog Number 121881756 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Difficult to Remove (1528)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 02/21/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(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 Description
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After implantation of the swivel component pinnacle 56 mm was mounted the ceramic liner biolox delta ceramax 36 -56 mm using of the impactor with a polyethylene suction cup.When liner impaction was used of the guide wire with a nozzle 36 mm.During liner impaction there was a cracking of the liner with a lot of small fragments on the front-upper edge.Small fragments of the liner were removed, but removing the liner produced with the technical difficulties.Actions were taken to manage the problem during the procedure - careful removal of the fragments of the ceramic liner, the implantation of the polyethylene liner.We haven't information about patient harm, but it was reported that it is a potential adverse event.Event date- (b)(6) 2018 procedure - total endoprosthesis of the right hip joint.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The reported event has been evaluated and will be monitored.Depuy considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch , a follow-up medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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