DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US SROM*STM ST,36+8L NK,20X15X165; S-ROM HIP SYSTEM : HIP FEMORAL STEM
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Catalog Number 523420 |
Device Problems
Biocompatibility (2886); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Swelling (2091); Tissue Damage (2104); Discomfort (2330); Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint (2671); Test Result (2695); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 11/20/2013 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.(b)(4).Occupation: attorney.
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Event Description
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Complaint description: litigation received.Litigation alleges metal debris was found during revision.Update 6/8/16- pfs and medical records received.Pfs and medical records reviewed for mdr reportability.Pfs reported severe pain, extensive metallosis, pseudotumor, limited mobility, continued pain after revision and daily use of cane.Medical records reported left hip hyperextension accident with anterior dislocation that was reduced ((b)(6) 2004), two falls ((b)(6) 2003), left leg weakness, left leg longer than right leg, discomfort with range of motion, left cup loose and vertical, bilateria lower extremity swelling with right greater than left, and osteolysis left side.Revision surgical report noted large fluid collection but no report of pseudotumor, metal debris fluid noted upon entering the joint (500-600ml), extensive tissue loss form middle synovitis, necrotic tissue debrided, and femorl head with metal wear.Update ad 07 may 2018: receipt of ppf and implant records.In addition to what previously alleged, ppf alleges elevated metal ions before first revision.Added stem to address elevated metal ions.
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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.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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