Catalog Number 102451100 |
Device Problems
Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068); Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371); Loss of Osseointegration (2408)
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Patient Problems
Pain (1994); Swelling (2091); Injury (2348); Ambulation Difficulties (2544); Not Applicable (3189); No Information (3190); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 02/10/2016 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.This complaint is still under investigation.Depuy will notify the fda of the results of this investigation once it has been completed.Depuy synthes has been informed that the catalog number and lot number is not available.
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Event Description
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Patient correspondence: patient reports being revised due to loose screws.Left knee.Patient stated she had pain and couldn't do normal daily activities, such as walking, bending, or squatting before being revised on (b)(6) 2016.Patient also confirmed that the implant was loose (not the screws, as previously stated on the voicemail).Patient was revised with dr.(b)(64) at (b)(6) hospital, (b)(6).
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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.The investigation could not draw any conclusions regarding the reported event.Based on the inability to determine a root cause, the need for corrective action was not indicated.Depuy considers the investigation closed at this time.Should the 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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Depuy still considers this investigation closed at this time.This complaint is still under investigation.Depuy will notify the fda of the results of this investigation once it has been completed.
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Event Description
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Update rec'd 06/20/2016 - the patient's medical records were received.According to the medical records, upon revision the patient's tibial component was loose.At this time the complaint is being updated to reflect a loose tibial component.
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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.The investigation could not draw any conclusions regarding the reported event.Based on the inability to determine a root cause, the need for corrective action was not indicated.Depuy considers the investigation closed at this time.Should the 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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(b)(4).Concomitant med products: competitor cement: tib:102451100, lot:289832, fem:102407100 lot:239366 insert:102453107 lot:102453107.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint #: (b)(4).Concomitant medical products: competitor cement.Tib: 102451100, lot: 289832.Fem: 102407100, lot: 239366.Insert: 102453107, lot: 102453107.(b)(4).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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In addition to what were previously alleged, litigation alleges injury, physical and mental pain, tibial loosening at the cement to implant interface, mental anguish, diminished quality of life.Doi: (b)(6) 2014; dor: (b)(6) 2016; left knee.
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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.Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : no device associated with this report was received for examination.A worldwide complaint database search found no other related reported incidents against the provided product code/lot number combination since release for distribution.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.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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