| Catalog Number |
06-2898 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Difficult to Setup or Prepare (1487)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
09/24/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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It was noted that the device is not available for evaluation.If additional information is received, it will be provided in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.Review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no reported discrepancies.There have been no other events for the lot referenced.
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Event or Problem Description
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Primary procedure, right bipolar hip.It was reported that the 28 -3 lfit head would not lock onto the omnifit hfx stem.The surgeon tried 3 times.As the rep went to pull another femoral head, the surgeon gave the head a thorough cleaning and made 3 more attempts.A 28 -2.5 c-taper biolox head was opened and locked on to the same stem as expected.The bipolar component was then implanted.Surgery was completed successfully with a delay of approximately 1 minute.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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