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MalfunctionJDI

CEMENTRALIZER

Received Jun 24, 2026 · Event occurred May 20, 2026

Report 25607158 · MDR key 25607158

Device

Generic name

Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-constrained, Metal/polymer, Cemented

Manufacturer

Depuy (ireland)

Model number

1376-20-000

Catalog number

137620000

Lot number

MF4230

Patient

72 YR · Female

  • Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IN PLACING THE CEMENT RESTRICTOR INTO THE DISTAL CANAL, THE PLACEMENT ROD BROKE OFF AT THE DISTAL TIP. APPROXIMATELY 3" OF THE ROD WAS LEFT IN THE DISTAL CANAL. MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR CENTRALIZER HIP STEM DST 11MM_175618_1376-20-000, (BRAND NOT PROVIDED) (PER SITE REPORTER). THE REP WAS IN THE ROOM AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT. NO WRITTEN RESPONSE FROM THE MANUFACTURER.