| Catalog Number |
74120246 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Osseointegration Problem (3003); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Unspecified Infection (1930); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646); No Information (3190)
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| Date of Event |
04/12/2014
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that left hip revision surgery was performed due to unspecified reasons.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Smith & nephew is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21cfr, part 803.This report may be based upon information which smith & nephew has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, smith & nephew, or its employees, that the report constitutes an admission that the device, smith & nephew or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.
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Event or Problem Description
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Revision surgery due to infection.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent a left total hip arthroplasty (tha) on (b)(6) 2008 due to severe coxarthrosis.A nonunion of the major trochanter was identified, and on (b)(6) 2009, the patient underwent surgical intervention involving the implantation of an accord plate, cables, and bone allograft.Subsequently, on (b)(6) 2014, the patient presented with signs of superinfection.A two-stage revision was performed, with stage i surgery on (b)(6) 2014 and stage ii on (b)(6) 2015.Intraoperative findings included fibrosis, chronic inflammation, and erosive synovitis with prosthetic particles.Serratia marcescens was identified in cultures during the course of treatment.The implant components were replaced with a zimmer trabecular acetabular shell, trilogy liner, and biolox femoral head.No further complications have been reported.The current patient's health is unknown.
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