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.Complaint to part 803.22, depuy orthopaedics is providing the following information, as depuy orthopaedics did not manufacture, or import, the following device(s): manufacturer: competitor femoral head event: this was used in conjunction with depuy product in this patient.
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No device associated with this report was received for examination.A worldwide complaint database search found no other related incident(s) against the provided product/lot combination(s) since release for distribution.Depuy has received information stating that the depuy liner was used in conjunction with a competitor head.This is not recommended by depuy and is considered off label use.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.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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