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InjuryIQO

RINGLOC MAXROM +TRIAL LINER SIZE 23 X 36MM I.D.

Received Jul 11, 2012

Report 0001825034-2012-01022 · MDR key 2651399

Device

Generic name

Template

Manufacturer

Biomet Orthopedics

Model number

N/A

Catalog number

31-108223

Lot number

755820

Product problems

  • Fracture

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY, THE CENTER SCREW FRACTURED OUT OF THE TRIAL LINER. IT IS POSSIBLE INTERVENTION WAS REQUIRED TO RETRIEVE FRACTURED PIECE FROM PATIENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTIVE ACTIONS ARE IN PROCESS. REVIEW OF DEVICE HISTORY RECORDS SHOW THAT LOT RELEASED WITH NO RECORDED ANOMALY OR DEVIATION.