Model Number 3L93713 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Cyst(s) (1800); Unspecified Infection (1930); Pain (1994)
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Event Date 01/16/2023 |
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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Patient underwent right corail/pinnacle total hip replacement three years ago.Presented back to gp with complaint of pain.X-ray taken which showed an area of sinus tracking in the bone suspicious of infection.Procedure removal of corail/pinnacle hip replacement, right and insertion of 'kiwi spacer', ie loosely cemented c-stem and marathon cemented cup.Upon removing the corail stem the surgeon stated he could see 'an area of pus' in the femoral canal.Doi: unknown, dor: (b)(6) 2023, right hip.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: the device associated with this report was not returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Through follow up it is now understood there is no allegation associated with this product malfunction.X-ray and photo evidence provided was reviewed and no visible damage was found during the investigation.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.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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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.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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