Catalog Number UNK_KIE |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Injury (2348); Ambulation Difficulties (2544)
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Event Date 07/01/2017 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Once the investigation has been completed any additional information will be reported in a supplemental report.Device disposition is unknown.
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Event Description
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It was reported through medwatch (mw5090330) "pt states shortly after stryker hip implant was put in for a fracture right femur bone.She started having issues with it.Pt thinks the bolt of the device was sticking out and causing her so much pain that she couldn't walk, sit or bend.Pt states for 10 months, she went through hell with the device in her.Finally got the device taken out in 2018.".
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Event Description
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It was reported through medwatch (mw5090330) "pt states shortly after stryker hip implant was put in for a fracture right femur bone.She started having issues with it.Pt thinks the bolt of the device was sticking out and causing her so much pain that she couldn't walk, sit or bend.Pt states for 10 months, she went through hell with the device in her.Finally got the device taken out in 2018.".
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event could not be confirmed, since the device was not returned for evaluation and no other evidences were provided.A device inspection was not possible however; x-ray images were provided which confirms screw breakage from the shaft.The batch record could not be reviewed because the affected device was not returned, and the lot number was not communicated.More detailed information about the complaint event, patient¿s medical records, x-rays as well as the affected device must be available in order to determine the root cause of the complaint event.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.If the device is returned or if any additional information is provided, the investigation will be reassessed.
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