| Catalog Number |
0580-1-300 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Injury (2348)
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| Date of Event |
08/05/2018
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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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that patient got thr in 2012.The patient visited the hospital with experiencing hip pain.On x-ray, the stem breakage was found.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that patient got thr in 2012.The patient visited the hospital with experiencing hip pain.On x-ray, the stem breakage was found.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An event regarding crack/fracture involving an exeter stem was reported.The event was confirmed through medical review.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 and x-ray by a clinical consultant indicated: review of these records confirms fracture of a cemented femoral stem did occur however, the root cause cannot be determined as insufficient information was available.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, surgical implant records from the surgeries, dated pre and post op x-rays/ imaging from the index and revision surgeries, outpatient office/clinic notes and implant retrieval 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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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