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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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary pinnacle liner revised for chronic dislocation.Liner and head removed ad replaced with pinnacle dual mobility.Yellow discoloration noted on liner when removed.No notable wear associated with liner and it remained intact apart from discoloration.The product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.The photo/x-ray investigation revealed that summit duofix tap sz4 std off had nothing indicative of a device non-conformance.The evidence provided shows no signs that the femoral stem is improperly positioned.As the device was not returned, an as-received condition could not be assessed, and a dimensional inspection and document/specification review were not completed.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the observed condition of the summit duofix tap sz4 std off would not contribute to the complained device issue.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.Device history lot a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device [(b)(4).] number, and no non-conformances / manufacturing irregularities were identified during manufacturing.
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