| Catalog Number |
6020-2530 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Injury (2348)
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| Date of Event |
04/15/2019
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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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It was noted that the device is not available for evaluation.Should additional information become available, 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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Patient presented to the emergency department with a dislocated left hip.Xray indicated a dissociation of the stem and head as well as a damaged trunnion.A revision was performed and all implants were explanted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An event regarding trunnion damage and disassociation (resulting in joint dislocation) involving an accolade stem mated with a v40 femoral head was reported.The disassociation event was confirmed through x-ray review.The damage could not be confirmed with the information provided.Method & results: -device evaluation and results: not performed as product was not returned -clinician review: clinician review: the provided medical records were received by a clinician and subsequently rejected for completion of a medical review.The clinician indicated provided x-ray confirms disassociation.Need operative reports, office/clinical reports, examination of components, etc.-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 reported damage to the trunnion of the stem could not be confirmed as the product was not returned for evaluation.While the clinician could confirm the disassociation of the stem from the head (resulting in joint dislocation), 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 presented to the emergency department with a dislocated left hip.Xray indicated a dissociation of the stem and head as well as a damaged trunnion.A revision was performed and all implants were explanted.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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