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Left total wrist prosthesis removed and replaced due to failure. Cause of failure on pathologist's examination was that the high density polyethylene hinge showed wear. The prosthesis measured 8. 5 cm by 1. 7 x 0. 5 cminvalid data - regarding single use labeling of device. Patient medical status prior to event: invalid data. Invalid data - regarding multiple patient involvement. Invalid data - on device service/maintenance. No data - regarding date last serviced. Service provided by: invalid data. Invalid data - service records availability. Invalid data - regarding whether event presents imminent hazard. Invalid data - whether device used as labeled/intended. Device was evaluated after the event. Method of evaluation: actual device involved in incident was evaluated, visual examination. Results of evaluation: end of life - premature, material degradation/deterioration. Conclusion: device failure directly contributed to event. Certainty of device as cause of or contributor to event: unknown (cannot determine). Corrective actions: device permanently removed from service. Invalid data - on device destroyed/disposed of status.
Patient Sequence No: 1, Text Type: D, B5