| Model Number |
502-03-48C |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loss of Osseointegration (2408)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Injury (2348); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646)
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| Date of Event |
01/13/2020
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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.If additional information is received, it will be provided in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.Not returned.
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Event or Problem Description
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Patient presented with suspected aseptic loosening of the acetabular component.The surgeon removed the mdm liner, insert and 22 head.Then he removed the screw in the cup.He then screwed in a cup impactor into the cup and removed it, finding that it was loose.He replaced it with a competitors cup and liner and used our v40/c-taper sleeve and ceramic head.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Reported event: an event regarding loosening involving a primary tritanium hemi cluster hole cup 48mm 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.Medical records received and evaluation: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.Product history review: not performed as the device lot details were not provided.Complaint history review: not performed as the device lot details were not provided.Conclusions: 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.Product surveillance will continue to monitor for trends.Corrective action/preventive action: no action is required at this time as there is no indication to suggest a product nonconformity or unanticipated hazard.H3 other text : device not returned.
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Event or Problem Description
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Patient presented with suspected aseptic loosening of the acetabular component.The surgeon removed the mdm liner, insert and 22 head.Then he removed the screw in the cup.He then screwed in a cup impactor into the cup and removed it, finding that it was loose.He replaced it with a competitors cup and liner and used our v40/c-taper sleeve and ceramic head.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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