"the literature article entitled, ""dislocation after total hip replacement in relation to metal-on-metal bearing surfaces"" written by m.T.Clarke, p.T.H.Lee, and r.N.Villar published by the journal of bone and joint surgery accepted by publisher 13 february 2003 was reviewed.The article's purpose was to identify the significant difference in the rate of dislocation between patients with cop bearing surfaces compared to mom bearing surfaces.The article focuses on dislocation occurrences and gives no indication of interventions.Data was compiled from 131 cop bearing surfaces and 108 mom bearing surfaces with identified 10 cases of dislocations.Those 10 cases are captured individually in linked complaints with their identified bearing surfaces and acetabular components.All patients were implanted with depuy products and all patients received the same cemented femoral ultima stem." this complaint captures case number 3 of a (b)(6) female that experienced a anterior dislocation 2 day(s) post implantation.Acetabular cup was pfc noted at 40 degree of inclination and bearing surface with cop.
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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.H10 additional narrative: 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 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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