Catalog Number 121722058 |
Device Problems
Use of Device Problem (1670); Malposition of Device (2616); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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Patient Problems
Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Pain (1994); Discomfort (2330); Joint Swelling (2356); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 07/28/2014 |
Event Type
Injury
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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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Event Description
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Patient was revised to address pain.Update rec'd 8/7/2014 - litigation papers received.In addition to what was previously reported, litigation alleges the patient suffers from discomfort, and toxic cobalt-chromium metal ions being released into the patient's blood, tissue, and bone.Doi has been provided.There is no new additional information that would affect the outcome of the investigation.Update 4/28/16- pfs and medical records received.Pfs and medical records reviewed for mdr reportability.Pfs reported pain, unable to workout and elevated metal ions.Revision surgical note reported squeaking, pain, significantly elevated metal ions, small effusion in joint with cloudy fluid, cup relatively vertical with lateral abduction of 58 degrees and excessive metal wear.Pfs reported metal ion lab result levels greater than 7 parts per billion.Stem added for elevated ions and cup added for malposition.Lot updated.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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No device associated with this report was received for examination.A worldwide complaint database search found no other reported incident(s) against the provided product/lot combination(s) since release for distribution.Based on previous investigations this complication of joint replacement is unlikely to have been the result of a device failing to meet required specifications.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.Corrective action was not indicated.Depuy considers the investigation closed at this time.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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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).
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Event Description
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Ppf alleges dislocation with closed reduction and metallosis.
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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.Additional narrative: 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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