Catalog Number 122132048 |
Device Problems
Fracture (1260); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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Patient Problems
Fall (1848); Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Pain (1994); Synovitis (2094); Joint Dislocation (2374); Joint Laxity (4526)
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Event Date 06/09/2023 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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Hcp reported two consecutive revisions of hip pe-inlays.This complaint is about the first revision.The patient fell on her back and buttocks on (b)(6) 2022 and had no issues until (b)(6) 2023 when she began to have pain in the left hip.X-rays showed the femoral head was off center with suspicion of a dislocation.During the revision, joint instability, synovitis, metallosis, a fractured inlay, and dislocation of the head and liner was identified.There were two healed fractures identified ¿ likely caused from the fall previously.Doi: (b)(6) 2021.Dor: (b)(6) 2023 (head/liner only).
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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 (and/or part 4, as applicable).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, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, 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 report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
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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 that 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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Event Description
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Additional information was received: upon further investigation on (b)(6) 2024, it was discovered, from the x-ray images, that the liner and cup has disassociated based on the positioning of the head inside the cup.Please review.
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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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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: according to the information received: "hcp reported two consecutive revisions of hip pe-inlays.This complaint is about the first revision".The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual inspection found altrx neut 32idx48od with extraction damage on the edge of device.Additionally, the anti-rotational mechanism of device was fractured, suggesting a dissociation between device and the unknown hip acetabular cup.The mode of failure of the device is multi-factorial and consideration must be given to all other potential influences such as surgical process, patient variables (e.G.Activity level and use), anatomical considerations and patient changes over time.Any conclusions from the investigational input provided have to be placed into context with all other relevant factors.A dimensional inspection was not performed since it was not applicable to the complaint condition.A functional test was unable to be performed due to the post-manufacturing damage.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the altrx neut 32idx48od would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the reported 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: 1) quantity manufactured: (b)(4).2) date of manufacture: 08/2020.3) any anomalies or deviations identified in dhr: no.4) expiry date: 31/07/2025.5) ifu reference: ifu-0902-00-701 corrected: h3.
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