MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH UNKNOWN STEM; HIP IMPLANT

Catalog Number UNK_JR

Device Problem Corroded (1131)

Patient Problem Injury (2348)

Event Date 01/01/1996

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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.

Event Description

It was reported through a clinical research article, "separation of the modular howmedica segments was achieved easily with the morse taper distraction tools.This likely is attributable to the joining of dissimilar metals (ti/cocr), however, corrosion also was evident on the trunnion and socket in most cases.".

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN STEM
• Type of Device: HIP IMPLANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH; 325 corporate drive; mahwah NJ 07430
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH; 325 corporate drive; mahwah NJ 07430
• Manufacturer Contact: juana hiciano ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 7742363
• MDR Text Key: 115795142
• Report Number: 0002249697-2018-02397
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWY
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: literature,other
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/02/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/02/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNK_JR
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/05/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention