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InjuryLWJ

PROFEMUR® MODULAR FEMORAL NECK

Received Nov 1, 2024 · Event occurred Sep 20, 2024

Report 3010536692-2024-00474 · MDR key 20588231

Device

Generic name

Hip Component

Model number

PHA01252

Catalog number

PHA01252

Lot number

0601169350

Product problems

  • Break
  • Naturally Worn
  • Break
  • Naturally Worn

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • Insufficient Information
  • Insufficient Information

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THIS EVENT WILL BE UPDATED ONCE THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE. TRENDS WILL BE EVALUATED.

Description of Event or Problem

ALLEGEDLY, DURING REVISION OF A PATIENT WITH A THA REPLACEMENT IN 2011, A LINER AND NECK FRACTURE WERE IDENTIFIED. THE NECK WAS CONFIRMED ON PREOPERATIVE CT AND THE LINER WAS FOUND TO HAVE BEEN DAMAGED INTRAOPERATIVELY. THE LINER WAS DAMAGED BECAUSE IT PROTRUDED FROM THE CUP. AS FOR THE NECK, IT IS NECESSARY TO INVESTIGATE THE POSSIBILITY OF INTERNAL DAMAGE. JAPAN (B)(4).