Catalog Number UNK HIP FEMORAL STEM |
Device Problem
Corroded (1131)
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Patient Problems
Necrosis (1971); Osteolysis (2377); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 12/12/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).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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Event Description
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It was reported that there was revision of a metal on metal liner due to terrible osteolysis of the acetabulum.It was also reported that there was mild necrosis corrosion and trunionosis of the morse taper and corail size 10 femoral neck.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Investigation summary: no device associated with this report was received for examination.Depuy synthes considers the investigation closed at this time.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch , a follow-up medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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