Catalog Number 121928144 |
Device Problems
Disassembly (1168); Material Disintegration (1177); Fracture (1260); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923); Naturally Worn (2988); Noise, Audible (3273)
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Patient Problems
Adhesion(s) (1695); Pain (1994); Joint Dislocation (2374); No Information (3190); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 04/29/2015 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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Patient was revised to address squeaking in the hip.It was also noted that the liner was found to be disassociated.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).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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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.(b)(4).
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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.Examination of the returned femoral head and acetabular liner confirm disassociation in vivo.A search of the complaints databases identified no other reports against the acetabular liner or cup product/lot code combinations.Review of the liner device history records finds no related manufacturing deviations or anomalies that would have contributed to the reported event.The root cause is undetermined and the investigation has found no product contribution to the reported event.Based on the inability to determine root cause, the need for corrective action has not been indicated.Depuy considers the investigation closed at this time.Should the product and/or additional information be received, the investigation will be re-opened.
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Event Description
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Litigation records received.Litigation alleges pain and squeaking in the hip.Radiograph images revealed that the prosthetic head in the cup showed findings consistent with significant polyethylene wear or failure.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(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 will be filed as appropriate.
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Event Description
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Ppf alleges dislocation.
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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: h6 patient code: no code available (3191) was used to capture surgical intervention and joint injury.
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Event Description
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After review of medical records, patient was revised to addressed failure right total hip arthroplasty.A standard posterior approach to the hip was made.The piriformis short external rotator tendons could not be identified in the posterior scar.There was extensive omentalis of the greater trochanteric bursa.All blackened tissue was excised.The polyethylene was loose in the cup.There is a piece of polyethylene in the anterior portion of the joint which was removed.
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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.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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