| Catalog Number |
6720-0535 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Degraded (1153); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Inflammation (1932); Injury (2348); Reaction (2414); Metal Related Pathology (4530)
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| Date of Event |
08/31/2018
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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.The information in this report was provided by stryker orthopaedics legal affairs department.No additional information is available at this time due to the ongoing litigation.Should additional information become available, the evaluation summary will be submitted in a supplemental report.Device not returned.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported through the filing of a lawsuit that allegedly the patient was implanted with and lfit anatomic cocr v40 femoral head on his right hip on or about (b)(6) 2013 and was revised on (b)(6) 2018.It is further alleged that he suffered injuries as a result of implantation and explantation of the device at issue, device recall and excessive levels of chromium and cobalt in his blood.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Reported event: an event regarding abnormal ion level involving an accolade 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.Clinician review: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.Product history review: review of the device history records indicate 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 lot referenced.Conclusions: it was reported that the patient was revised due to elevated metal ion levels.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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Event or Problem Description
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No new information.
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