Catalog Number 121881754 |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problems
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); Not Applicable (3189)
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Event Date 06/02/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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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.No 510(k) number provided because this implant product code is sold internationally.It is sold in the us under a different product code.
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Event Description
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While surgeon was operating for a total hip arthroplasty surgery , after implanting the pinnacle sector cup 54mm , ceramic liner 54mm with 36id was opened for the same , which was implanted using a suction tip holder and impacted in the cup.After impacting the liner it was noticed there liner had cracked and chipped off, due to which the surgeon had to remove the ceramic liner and use a poly liner instead.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint #: (b)(4).Investigation summary: depuy synthes considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation may be re-opened as necessary.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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