InjuryMAY
CROSS-OVER ACETABULAR SHELL AND LINER SYSTEM
Received Mar 6, 2018 · Event occurred Feb 8, 2018
Report 2530191-2018-00030 · MDR key 7317834
Device
Product problems
- Mechanical Problem
- Mechanical Problem
Patient
65 YR
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Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
AN EVALUATION OF THE DEVICE CANNOT BE PERFORMED AS THE DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED.
Description of Event or Problem
PATIENT PRESENTED FOR HIP SURGERY FOR UNKNOWN REASON. DURING THIS SURGERY, THE SURGEON USED A 36MM LINER INSERTER TO INSERT AN ACETABULAR LINER INTO THE SHELL. DURING IMPACTION, IT WAS STATED THAT THE LINER WOULD NOT SEAT PROPERLY. WHILE EXTRACTING THE LINER WITH A HEMOSTAT, THE SURGEON NOTED THAT THE LOCKING RING DETACHED FROM THE ACETABULAR SHELL. THE LOCKING RING WAS REINSERTED AND USING A 32MM LINER INSERTER HE WAS ABLE TO SEAT THE ORIGINAL LINER PROPERLY.