Asr resurfacing litigation records received.After review of records, the plaintiff alleges pain, loss of balance, difficulty in walking, upset stomach, metallosis, tissue dehiscence, tissue necrosis, bone necrosis, hypertrophic scarring, antalgia, lumbar strain, dizziness, chronic fatigue, chronic pain, severe emotional and/or psychological distress relating to the pain and suffering and elevated metal ions.Doi: (b)(6) 2009.Dor: none reported.Unknown affected side.
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Product complaint # (b)(4).E3 initial reporter occupation: (b)(6).H6 component code: appropriate term/code not available (g07002) used to capture no findings available.No 510(k) number provided because this implant is sold internationally with different indications for use; it is currently sold in the us under a different part number.The correction/removal reporting number listed applies to the corresponding product code sold domestically.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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