Catalog Number UNK-HIP |
Device Problems
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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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 07/12/2016 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Udi: unavailable.Follow-up with the complainant has been conducted for the catalog number and lot number and this information is unavailable.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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Event Description
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Litigation alleges the patient suffers from pain, discomfort, inflammation, difficulty ambulating and large amounts of toxic cocr metal ions and particles to be released into the patient's blood, tissue, and bone.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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No device associated with this report was received for examination.A worldwide lot specific complaint database search, or device history record (dhr) review was not possible because the required lot code(s) was not provided.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.
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Event Description
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Ppf alleges pseudotumor, metal wear, metallosis and elevated metal ions.After review of medical records, there were no records for the left hip.
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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.H10 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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