Catalog Number 121735500 |
Device Problems
Loss of Osseointegration (2408); Osseointegration Problem (3003)
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Patient Problems
Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction (1907); Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Discomfort (2330); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 02/10/2014 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The devices associated with this report were not returned.A review of the device history records for the (b)(4) lot code did not reveal any related manufacturing deviations or anomalies.A previous review of the device history records for the 425512 lot code did not reveal any related manufacturing deviations or anomalies.A search of the complaint database found no additional related reports for the remaining product and lot combinations.The investigation could not verify or identify any product contribution to the reported event with the information provided.Based on the inability to determine a root cause, the need for corrective action was not indicated.Depuy considers the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.
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Event Description
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Litigation alleges that the patient suffers from pain, discomfort, inflammation, and difficulty ambulating.Update received (b)(4) 2014 - the complaint has been updated because it was reported that the patient's left hip was revised on (b)(4) 2014 due to significant metallosis, blackening of tissue, pain, and loosening of the cup.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This complaint is still under investigation.Depuy will notify the fda of the results of this investigation once it has been completed.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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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.Udi: (b)(4).H6 patient code: no code available (3191) used to capture the surgical intervention.
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Event Description
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Ppf alleges pseudotumor, metal wear, and elevated metal ions.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provision of 21 cfr, part 803.The report may be based on the 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.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.No device associated with this report was received for examination.A review of the device manufacturing records (dhr) was already performed as part of this investigation.Please see the attached associated complaint for those results.Investigational inputs were requested as indicated per internal procedures for this failure mode.The complaint information provided has been reviewed for complaint coding, medical device reporting, and other data required by the complaint system.Per internal procedures, the event information and any investigational inputs received as part of required follow up were reviewed.For this investigation, no immediate action was required as no alleged deficiency with the device(s) was identified.Without the physical complaint sample(s) associated with this report, it was not possible to determine if the device(s) failed to meet specification(s) at the time it was released for distribution.The device(s) associated with this event were used in the treatment of the patient as prescribed by the presiding surgeon.From the event information received, it was not possible to determine the relationship of the device to the reported event.No information received with this individual complaint indicated that a broader investigation or corrective action was necessary.Depuy synthes considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation may be re-opened as necessary.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.Product complaint#: (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.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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