V40 COCR LFIT HEAD 36MM/0
Report
- Report Number
- 0002249697-2013-01824
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- May 31, 2013
- Date of Event
- May 6, 2013
- Report Date
- May 6, 2013
- Manufacturer
- STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH
- Product Code
- JDI
- PMA / PMN Number
- K022077
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- FL, US
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
Narratives
IT WAS NOTED THAT THE DEVICE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR EVALUATION DUE TO HOSPITAL POLICY. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED AND IF RECEIVED, WILL BE PROVIDED IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT. NOT RETURNED.
AN EVENT REGARDING CORROSION INVOLVING A V40 COCR LFIT HEAD 36MM/0 WAS REPORTED. THE EVENT WAS NOT CONFIRMED. A PHOTOGRAPH OF THE REPORTED DEVICE NOTED BLACK STAINING ON THE FEMALE TAPER. A DEVICE HISTORY REVIEW CONFIRMED ALL DEVICES ACCEPTED INTO FINISHED GOODS CONFORMED TO SPECIFICATION. A COMPLAINT HISTORY REVIEW CONFIRMED NO OTHER SIMILAR EVENTS FOR THE REPORTED LOT CODE. WHILE THE PRESENCE OF BLACK STAINING WAS CONFIRMED AT THE REVISION SURGERY, IT DOES NOT NECESSARILY MEAN THAT THERE IS CORROSION OR OTHER METAL-RELATED PROBLEM. BIOLOGICAL DEBRIS CAN ALSO LEAVE A BLACK STAIN. THE EXACT CAUSE OF THE EVENT COULD NOT BE DETERMINED BECAUSE FURTHER INFORMATION IS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE INVESTIGATION FOR DETERMINING THE ROOT CAUSE. NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOR THIS EVENT IS POSSIBLE AT THIS TIME.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON REVISED PATIENT'S RIGHT ACCOLADE TMZF HIP DUE TO CORROSION AT THE HEAD NECK JUNCTION. SURGEON ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS FLUID NOTICED ON THE MRI SCAN.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON REVISED PATIENTS' RIGHT ACCOLADE TMZF HIP DUE TO CORROSION AT THE HEAD NECK JUNCTION. SURGEON ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS FLUID NOTICED ON THE MRI SCAN. PATIENT ALSO HAS LEGAL REPRESENTATION.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 241347 | V40 COCR LFIT HEAD 36MM/0 | IMPLANT | JDI | STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH | 67PMLE |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80 YR | Hospitalization| O| R |