WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC RAD STEM UNCEM STRAIG SIZ 7 L26 TAN; PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-RADIAL , POLYMER
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Catalog Number 04.402.007S |
Device Problems
Device Slipped (1584); Unintended Movement (3026)
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Patient Problems
Bone Fracture(s) (1870); Pain (1994); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Reporter is jnj representative.The investigation could not be completed, no product was received; no conclusion could be drawn at the time of filing this report.(b)(4).Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event Description
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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2019, the patient underwent an implant removal left elbow and debridement in the left elbow.The surgeon removed the radial head prosthesis but did not implant another device on or about (b)(6) 2016, the patient tripped and fell, resulting in a fracture of her left radial head.On or about (b)(6) 2016, the patient underwent a comminuted and markedly displaced fracture of the radial bone but no other injuries and was implanted with a synthes radial head and stem.After surgery, patient then began experiencing pain in her left arm, mainly in the forearm area where the radial head steam was located.On (b)(6) 2019, the patient tripped over a curb and fell and landed on her hands and knees and suffered a periprosthetic fracture of the radial neck.The radial implant has become loosened.On the (b)(6) 2019 she visited the surgeon because she was experiencing pain and pain was 5/10 and she had been taking tylenol and ibuprofen for the pain.X-rays taken and showed a ¿periprosthetic fracture of the proximal radial diaphysis with periprosthetic lucency.¿ surgeon explained that the radial head prosthesis was loose, which caused the bone to hollow out over time and this is why she experienced a fracture with such a minor fall to her hands and knees.On (b)(6) 2019, patient returned for increased pain.Surgeon noted she still had limited motion in the arm.On (b)(6) 2019.X-rays from this visit indicated increased medial and volar displacement at the fracture and some osseous remodeling, but not a functional fracture healing response.Surgeon's exam noted patient still had limited range of motion, with only 20 or 30 degrees in supination.And indicated the fracture was healing, and still planned for removal of the device.On (b)(6) 2019 patient still had limited motion with supination only to 45 degrees.X rays from(b)(6) 2019 indicated mild osseous remodeling consistent with fracture healing response.This complaint involves two (2) number of devices only.This report is for (1) rad stem uncem straight size 7 l26 tan.This is report 2 of 2 for (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.H3, h4, h6: part 04.402.007s, lot 7855592: manufacturing location: supplier - avalign nemcomed / inspected, packaged and released by: monument.Manufacturing date: april 23, 2015.Expiration date: march 01, 2020.This lot met all dimensional, visual, sterility and packaging criteria with no issues documented during the inspection or release of the product that would contribute to this complaint condition.H3, h6: product was not returned.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no additional corrective and preventative action is proposed.This complaint will be accounted for and monitored via post market surveillance activities.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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