Catalog Number 3L92511 |
Device Problems
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problems
Fall (1848); Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Pain (1994); Tissue Damage (2104); Discomfort (2330); Injury (2348); Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint (2671); Test Result (2695); Not Applicable (3189); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 03/02/2015 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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Litigation alleges the patient suffers from pain, discomfort, and toxic cobalt-chromium metal ions and particles to be released into the blood, tissue, and bone.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This complaint is still under investigation.Depuy will notify the fda of the results of this investigation once it has been completed.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Udi: unavailable.This complaint is the subject of litigation or a legal claim and currently complete product detail is not available at this time.A follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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No device associated with this report was received for examination.A worldwide lot specific complaint database search, or device history record (dhr) review was not possible because the required lot code(s) was not provided.Based on previous investigations this complication of joint replacement is unlikely to have been the result of a device failing to meet required specifications.The information received will be retained for potential series investigations if triggered by trend analysis, post market surveillance, or other events within the quality system.Corrective action was not indicated.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # = > (b)(4).Investigation summary = > no device associated with this report was received for examination.The information received will be retained for potential series investigations if triggered by trend analysis, post market surveillance, or other events within the quality system.Depuy considers the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.Device history lot = > null.Device history batch = > null.Device history review = > null.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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Litigation alleges the patient suffers from pain, discomfort, and toxic cobalt-chromium metal ions and particles to be released into the blood, tissue, and bone.Update ad 20 apr 2018: (b)(4) has been re-opened under (b)(4) due to the receipt of ppf and sticker sheets.In addition to what was previously alleged, ppf alleges metallosis and metal wear.Updated lot and product number of head, liner, and stem.Added cup since it was revised on the first revision.Updated patient identifier and date of revision.Doi: (b)(6) 2010 ¿ dor: (b)(6) 2015 (right hip).
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Event Description
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Litigation alleges the patient suffers from pain, discomfort, and toxic cobalt-chromium metal ions and particles to be released into the blood, tissue, and bone.Update ad (b)(6) 2018: com-(b)(4).Has been re-opened under (b)(4) due to the receipt of ppf and sticker sheets.In addition to what was previously alleged, ppf alleges metallosis and metal wear.Updated lot and product number of head, liner, and stem.Added cup since it was revised on the first revision.Updated patient identifier and date of revision.Doi: (b)(6) 2010 ¿ dor: (b)(6) 2015 (right hip).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).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.Udi: (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).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. additional narrative: added (age), weight, description of event or problem, other relevant history and adverse event problem (patient and device code).
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Event Description
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Pfs reported cracking and crunching noise and hip would give way and patient would randomly fall while walking.After review of medical records, the patient was revised for right failed tha, symptomatic metal on metal.Operative notes reported that the abductor were poor in quality and had some evidence of metallosis.There was evident of some trunnionosis.There was a small amount of bone loss around the posterior peg.
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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.H6 patient code: no code available (3191) was used to capture surgical intervention.Product complaint # (b)(4).No device associated with this report was received for examination.The information received will be retained for potential series investigations if triggered by trend analysis, post market surveillance, or other events within the quality system.Depuy considers the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.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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