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STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH UHR BIPOLAR 26X48MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED
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| Catalog Number |
UH1-48-26 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Migration (4003)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Fall (1848); Injury (2348)
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| Date of Event |
01/22/2019
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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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Reported event: an event regarding periprosthetic fracture involving a uhr head 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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It was reported that patient's left hip was revised.Patient fell and broke her pelvis, creating a pelvic discontinuity that allowed the bipolar head to pass through the medial wall of the acetabulum.The 48x26 bipolar component and 26 +0 lfit head were revised to a total hip construct with a gap shell, screws, poly liner, and 36 metal head.The stem was well fixed, well positioned, and not revised.
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