Catalog Number UNK HIP FEMORAL HEAD |
Device Problems
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Noise, Audible (3273)
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Patient Problems
Fall (1848); Joint Laxity (4526); Unspecified Musculoskeletal problem (4535)
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Event Date 09/14/2022 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).The device catalog number is unknown; therefore, udi is unavailable.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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Clinical adverse event received for subluxation.Event is serious and is considered moderate.Event is possibly related to both device and procedure.Date of implant: (b)(6) 2022, date of event: (b)(6) 2022, (right hip).Treatment: revision; liner and head were removed.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, 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 report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.Corrected: h6 medical device problem code.
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Event Description
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On (b)(6) 2022, clinic notes state that the patient is here for a check-up on both the right and left hips.She underwent a left hip arthroplasty 6 weeks prior to the clinic check-up.The surgeon writes that the patient had to have readmission to the rehabilitation unit due to a fall requiring 4-5 days of additional rehab.No harm was noted as a result of the fall outside of the extended hospital stay.Per radiology findings, the patient has a left corail stem.No other mention of depuy implants on the left.(new pc will be created with an unknown corail stem and head).The patient states that her right hip has been popping when rising from a seated position.The surgeon is able to reproduce the subluxation by flexing the hip and pulling into extension while the leg is slightly adducted.The surgeon states she is impinging and subluxing, requiring a revision to place a longer head and potentially a lipped liner.No revision notes provided at this time.
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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 photo evidence were reviewed and the audible sound allegation cannot be established with the evidence provided.Based on the information, neither a defect or malfunction can be determined, which could be attributed to the reported event.Therefore, the allegation is not 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: a manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed, as no lot number or product code was provided for this device.
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