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MalfunctionMAY

EXP ACETABULAR SHELL AND LINER

Received Sep 8, 2016 · Event occurred Aug 26, 2016

Report 2530191-2016-00103 · MDR key 5936651

Device

Generic name

36mm Id Xlpe Hooded Liner

Manufacturer

Stelkast Inc.

Model number

SC3349-36-5860

Lot number

35086201207

Product problems

  • Difficult or Delayed Positioning
  • Difficult or Delayed Positioning

Patient

77 YR

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Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

AN ANALYSIS OF THE DEVICE CANNOT BE PERFORMED AS THE DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, IT WILL BE REPORTED IN A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT UPON COMPLETION OF THE INVESTIGATION.

Description of Event or Problem

SURGEON HAD DIFFICULTY SEATING THE ACETABULAR LINER INTO THE SHELL. ANOTHER LINER FROM THE SAME LOT WAS SUCCESSFULLY IMPLANTED.