Catalog Number 121725500 |
Device Problems
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Osseointegration Problem (3003); Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problems
Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Weakness (2145); Ambulation Difficulties (2544); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646); Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint (2671); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 03/10/2014 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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Litigation alleges the patient suffers from pain, swelling, inflammation and infection.Update rec'd (b)(6) 2014 - pfs and medical records received.Part/lot information provided.A correct doi and dor was provided.After review of the medical records the patient had a poly liner implanted so the other implants besides the head and liner cannot be excluded as the cause the pain.All other implants are being added to the complaint.There is no new additional information that would affect the existing mdr decision.The complaint was updated on: (b)(6) 2014.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.This complaint is still under investigation.Depuy will notify the fda of the results of this investigation once it has been completed.
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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 cc6ls4000 lot code did not reveal any related manufacturing deviations or anomalies.A complaint database search finds no other reported incidents against 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 identify 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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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.This complaint is still under investigation.Depuy will notify the fda of the results of this investigation once it has been completed.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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 caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.No code available use for medical device removal.
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Event Description
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Ppf alleges dislocation (open and closed reduction).After review of medical records, it was stated that the patient was revised to address asceptic loosening of the stem; however, exact loosening interface was not specified.Revision notes reported that the stem was noted to be grossly loose; there was significant subsidence prior to removing the stem; and mild wear noted in the cup.There was no evidence of infection and acetabular component was not loose.There was also no confirmed dislocation and no noted wear in the head and liner.Prior to admission, pain, difficulty in movement, weakness, walking difficulty and swelling in the ankle were noted.Depuy devices were implanted in the acetabular side but non-depuy were implanted in the femoral side.Added account name.Corrected age and weight of patient.Updated patient harm.Doi: (b)(6) 2008; dor: (b)(6) 2012 right hip.
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Event Description
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Ppf alleges loosening of cup and stem, metal wear, metallosis and elevated metal ions.
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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 caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Udi: (b)(4).
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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 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.H10 additional narrative: corrected: h6 (device).
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