Catalog Number 121928250 |
Device Problems
Insufficient Information (3190); Noise, Audible (3273)
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Patient Problems
Pain (1994); Discomfort (2330); Joint Swelling (2356); Ambulation Difficulties (2544); Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint (2671)
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Event Date 10/18/2017 |
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 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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Event Description
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Litigation record received.Litigation alleges pain, swelling and inability to walk, sit or lay down.There is no report of revision at this time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # = > pc-(b)(6).
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Event Description
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Pfs and medical records received.In addition to what was previously alleged, pfs alleges limited activity.After review of medical records for reportability, clinic visits reported of popping on hip when leaning, probable subluxation, discomfort, pain, unable to lie at right side and pain reported when trochanteric bursa was palpated.Radiographs revealed that the tip of the stem have caused some remodelling of the shaft of the femur.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is obtained that 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.Depuy considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.Was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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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.A worldwide complaint database search found no other reported incident(s) against the provided product/lot combination(s) 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 will be filed as appropriate.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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