Catalog Number UNK HIP FEMORAL STEM |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Unspecified Infection (1930); Ambulation Difficulties (2544); Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint (2671); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)
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Event Date 01/12/2016 |
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.
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Event Description
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Ppf alleges infection, loosening of cup and metal wear.Doi: (b)(6) 2004 - dor: (b)(6) 2016 (left hip) first revision.
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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.Corrected: b5.
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Event Description
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After review of medical records, revision notes did not mention infection nor loosening of cup.Stem and cup were well fixed.Only the liner and head were removed.
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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.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.Device history lot : device history record (mre) review, was not possible because the required lot code was not provided.H6 health effect - clinical code: appropriate term / code not available (e2402) used to capture the infection (e19).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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