Model Number 5450-50-501 |
Device Problem
Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068)
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Patient Problems
Adhesion(s) (1695); Fall (1848); Pain (1994); Scar Tissue (2060); Ambulation Difficulties (2544); Joint Laxity (4526); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
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Event Date 08/05/2022 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint #: (b)(4).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.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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A call from a customer was received wanted to make a complaint about the depuy synthes because the first one fails.The tibia was removed and undergone a surgery.The patient called to check if they ever settled out of court or if the patient needed to get an attorney.Doi: (b)(6) 2017.Dor: (b)(6) 2022.Unknown knee.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # = > pc-(b)(4).Investigation summary = > device associated with this report was not received for examination.All available x-rays were reviewed, and no evidence of implant fracture, disassociation, or anything indicative of a device nonconformance was found.Therefore the report allegation cannot be confirmed.Depuy synthes considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed, and the investigation may be re-opened as necessary.Device history lot = > the product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the manufacturing or material that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).A manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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