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An analysis of Food and Drug Administration medical device reports relating to total joint components.

Authors :
Castro FP Jr
Chimento G
Munn BG
Levy RS
Timon S
Barrack RL
Source :
The Journal of arthroplasty [J Arthroplasty] 1997 Oct; Vol. 12 (7), pp. 765-71.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

A total of 1,717 total hip and 2,769 total knee medical device reports submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from 1984 through 1993 were reviewed. A large percentage of total hip complications could be attributed to some aspect of component modularity. Cementless modular acetabular components were the single largest source of device-related complications. Fifty-six percent of total knee medical device reports (MDRs) were associated with accelerated polyethylene wear. By location, MDRs identified patellar (46%), tibial (33%), and femoral (5%) component complications. It was estimated that less than 5% of device-related complications were reported to the FDA. Based on the reports received, it was apparent that mechanical failure of components was a common and increasing cause of total joint revision.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0883-5403
Volume :
12
Issue :
7
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Journal of arthroplasty
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9355005
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0883-5403(97)90006-1