Catalog Number 999800312 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Unspecified Infection (1930); Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Discomfort (2330); Ambulation Difficulties (2544); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
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Event Date 06/12/2013 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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Patient underwent revision procedure of the right hip due to metallosis.Update: 08/15/2013-legal claim received alleging that the patient suffers from swelling, large amounts of fluid, and pain.Also alleged is that the patient was diagnosed with an infection and inflammatory reaction.There is no new information that would affect the outcome of the investigation.Doi: (b)(6) 2008; dor: (b)(6) 2013; right hip.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).D4.Gtin: product was marked for gudid exclusion.Unique identifier (udi): udi/gtin information is not applicable.Product is no longer marketed.E3 initial reporter occupation: lawyer.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).Investigation summary: no device associated with this report was received for examination.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 records evaluation (mre) was not perform.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of the post-market surveillance.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.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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