Catalog Number 121740500 |
Device Problems
Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371); Loss of Osseointegration (2408)
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Patient Problems
Host-Tissue Reaction (1297); Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Tissue Damage (2104); Discomfort (2330); Toxicity (2333); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646)
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Event Date 11/30/2012 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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Litigation alleges that the patient suffers from pain, discomfort, inflammation, and large amounts of toxic cobalt chromium metal ion particles to be released into the blood, tissue, and bone.Update rec'd 1/8/2014- pfs and medical records received.Part/lot was provided.Revision operative notes indicate a loose cup.The cup and screw have now been reported.There is no new additional information that would affect the existing mdr decision.The complaint was updated on: 1/30/2014.
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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.The investigation is ongoing.Depuy will notify the fda of the results of this investigation once it has been completed.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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No device associated with this report was received for examination.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.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.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This complaint is still under investigation.Depuy will notify the fda of the results of this investigation once it has been completed.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event Description
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Ppf alleges loosening of cup and stem, and metal wear/ metallosis.It was previously indicated in the medical records that the stem was not revised.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).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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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).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, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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