| Catalog Number |
0580-1-352 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Injury (2348)
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| Date of Event |
12/01/2016
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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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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 or Problem Description
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Patient had a total bilateral hip arthroplasty (same lot both sides) in 2013.The left side fractured in (b)(6) 2016 and a revision surgery was required.Doctor reports that patient is obese and has a history of "stumbling".The contralateral stem remains asymptomatic until the last follow-up.Patient submitted broken piece for analysis in third-party laboratory.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An event regarding a crack/fracture involving an exeter stem was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: -device evaluation and results: not performed as product was not returned -medical records received and evaluation: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant -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.Conclusion: the exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.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 or the product is returned, this investigation will be re-opened.
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Event or Problem Description
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Patient had a total bilateral hip arthroplasty (same lot both sides) in 2013.The left side fractured in december 2016 and a revision surgery was required.Doctor reports that patient is obese and has a history of "stumbling".The contralateral stem remains asymptomatic until the last follow-up.Patient submitted broken piece for analysis in third-party laboratory.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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