Catalog Number UNK HIP ACETABULAR CUP |
Device Problems
Loss of Osseointegration (2408); Osseointegration Problem (3003)
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Patient Problems
Fatigue (1849); Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Pain (1994); Weakness (2145); Ambulation Difficulties (2544); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint #: (b)(4).Initial reporter occupation: lawyer.(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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Pinnacle litigation record received.Plaintiff alleges pain, muscle weakness and walking difficulty.Pfs alleges loose cup, fracture component, dislocation, metal wear and metallosis.After review of medical records, there was no revision event for the left hip.Doi: (b)(6) 2013 - dor: not reported (left hip).
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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.All available x-rays were reviewed.The reported loose condition cannot be confirmed.Based on the provided evidence, it cannot be determine a progressive decay of implant position in relation to initial implantation position.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 : a manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed as no lot number was provided for this device.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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