Catalog Number 3704-3-110 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Fracture (1260)
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Patient Problems
Fall (1848); Bone Fracture(s) (1870); Injury (2348)
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Event Date 04/05/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.There have been no other events for the lot referenced.It was noted that the device is not available for evaluation.If additional information is received, it will be provided in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.Not returned.
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Event Description
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Biomedical engineer from the hospital reported the following event: "moderate slip in the bathroom.Thigh deformity appeared.Impotence and disability.Partial fracture of the plate found on x-ray on (b)(6) 2018.Change of material on (b)(6) 2018.".
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Event Description
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Biomedical engineer from the hospital reported the following event: "moderate slip in the bathroom.Thigh deformity appeared.Impotence and disability.Partial fracture of the plate found on x-ray on (b)(6) 2018.Change of material on (b)(6) 2018.".
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Manufacturer Narrative
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An event regarding a periprosthetic fracture and crack/fracture involving a dall miles plate was reported.The periprosthetic fracture was confirmed following a clinician review.The plate crack/fracture was not confirmed.Method & results: -device evaluation and results: not performed as product was not returned -medical records received and evaluation: a review of the provided medical record by a clinical consultant indicated: a traumatic fall of the patient through slip in the bathroom caused a periprosthetic hip fracture requiring open reduction and internal stabilization of the fracture using a dall-miles plate with cartilage cables after removal of an older dm-plate that had been used for stabilization of a femoral access osteotomy in a previous hip revision surgery for femoral stem loosening.Satisfactory final result.-device history review: all devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.-complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the reported lot or sterile lot.Conclusion: the plate crack/fracture was not confirmed.Additional information, including operative reports, progress notes, x-rays and return of the device are needed to fully investigate the event.If further information becomes available and/or the product is returned, this investigation will be re-opened.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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