Model Number 1217-12-056 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Adhesion(s) (1695); Fatigue (1849); Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction (1907); Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Scar Tissue (2060); Synovitis (2094); Distress (2329); Depression (2361); Osteolysis (2377); Muscle/Tendon Damage (4532); Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
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Event Date 03/04/2022 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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Pinnacle mom litigation record received.Litigation alleges heavy metal poisoning from the toxic heavy metals resulting to muscle, tissue and bone injury, metallosis, metal wear, scar tissue formation, pain and limited adl.Also suffered emotional trauma and distress.Doi: (b)(6) 2009; dor: unrevised ; left hip.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).: the device catalog number is unknown; therefore, udi is unavailable.Initial reporter occupation: lawyer (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, 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.Depuy synthese is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthese has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthese or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthese, 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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On (b)(6) 2022, patient was revised due to elevated metal ion levels due to left metal on metal total hip replacement.Operative findings revealed consistent synovitis on metal on metal, black corrosion product at trunnion.Patient presented with elevated metal ions after staged bilateral hip replacements.Patient underwent revision of the right hip with conversion to ceramic on highly cross linked polyethylene bearing with persistent elevation in cobalt 5.7 and chromium 3.4 and was indicated for revision of the left hip replacement to ceramic on poly bearing.Surgical reported that there was staining at the backside of the liner and inside the cup.
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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.H10 additional narrative: h6 clinical code: unspecified tissue injury (e2015) is used to capture bone injury and soft tissue injury.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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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.All available x-rays were reviewed, and no evidence of implant fracture, disassociation, or anything indicative of a device nonconformance was found.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.Device history lot : a device history record (dhr) review or manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not possible because the investigation was not able to retrieve the required lot code.
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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.All available x-rays were reviewed, and no evidence of implant fracture, disassociation, or anything indicative of a device nonconformance was found.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.H10 additional narrative: added: a4, a5, a6, b5, h6 health effect - clinical code.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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Event Description
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Medical records received.In addition to what was previously reported.After review the patient was revised to address depression and weakness, pathology report metallic particulate debris and corrosion.Imaging reported mild nonspecific synovial expansion.There is atrophy the short external rotator muscle bellies, tendons which are scarred to the posterior pseudo capsule.The hip abductors are mildly tendinotic with areas of slight fraying.Mild- hyperintensity is noted in the region of the trochanteric bursa.Slight iliopsoas tendinosis.Trace fluid is noted decompressing into the psoas bursa.The rectus femoris is mildly tendinotic proximally.Femoral head shows circular corrosion.Clinical visit on (b)(6) 2016 reported hip pain, bilateral hamstring tendinopathy with partial tearing at the insertion where there is bursitis.Mild left iliopsoas bursitis, weakness joint swelling and pain.Synovitis consistent with mom.Black corrosion at the trunnion.
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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 synthese joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthese 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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Event Description
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Medical records were received and stated the following: after review of the mr the patient was revised to address elevated metal ions.Operative findings reported synovitis consistent with mom.Black corrosion product at trunnion without damage of the trunnion.Scar tissues were excised.Patient had hpi stiffness, decreased mobility and limited mobility.Pathology reported metallic particulate debris and corrosion products.Clinical visit reported there is atrophy in the external rotator muscle bellies, tendons, scarred to posterior pseudocapsule.Hip abductors are mildly tendinotic, mild hyperintensity is noted in the region of the trochanteric bursa.On 2/22/2016 mri impression for the left hip is mild left iliopsoas bursitis, gross osteolysis or large fluid collection surrounding the left hip prosthesis.Doi: (b)(6) 2009.Dor: (b)(6) 2022.Left hip.
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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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