| Catalog Number |
0580-1-371 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Unspecified Infection (1930); Injury (2348)
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| Date of Event |
02/14/2019
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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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The following devices were also listed in this report: v40 cocr lfit head 36mm/+10;cat#6260-9-136; lot#dm10rm.Trident shell; cat# 502-11-52e; lot id# 66215004.It cannot be determined which, if any of these devices may have caused or contributed to the patient's experience.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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Exeter trident implants removed due to pt infection.Exeter cement in cement revision stem & lfit femoral head implanted.
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Event or Problem Description
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Exeter trident implants removed due to pt infection.Exeter cement in cement revision stem & lfit femoral head implanted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: h4 manufacturing date 08-dec-2017 reported event an event regarding infection involving an exeter stem was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results -product evaluation and results: material analysis, visual, functional and dimensional inspections could not be performed as the device was not returned.-medical records received and evaluation: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.-product history review: a review of the device manufacturing records indicate that all devices accepted into final stock were free from discrepancies.-complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the lot or sterile lot referenced.Conclusions: the exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as return of the device, pathology reports, pre- and post-operative x-rays and the primary operative report as well as patient history and follow-up notes are needed to complete the investigation for determining root cause.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If devices and / or additional information become available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.
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