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InjuryJDI

NOVATION ACETABULAR LINER

Received Jul 17, 2026 · Event occurred Jul 1, 2026

Report 1038671-2026-00910 · MDR key 25862163

Device

Generic name

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

Manufacturer

Exactech, Inc.

Product problems

  • Naturally Worn

Patient

85 YR · Male

  • Osteolysis

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

AS REPORTED, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN INITIAL RIGHT TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT REQUIRED A REVISION DUE TO POLY WEAR. THE 36MM +10MM HEAD AND NOVATION +5MM LATERALIZED WERE SWAPPED OUT FOR IDENTICAL FRESH PARTS. THE SURGEON NOTED THERE WAS A LOT OF POLY WEAR AND OSTEOLYSIS. ALL FRAGMENTS, PARTS, AND PIECES OF POLY WERE REMOVED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED SURGICAL DELAY. THE PATIENT WAS LAST KNOWN TO BE IN STABLE CONDITION FOLLOWING THE EVENT.