Catalog Number 157011135 |
Device Problems
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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Patient Problems
Host-Tissue Reaction (1297); Ossification (1428); Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction (1907); Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Swelling (2091); Weakness (2145); Discomfort (2330); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 02/17/2015 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional narrative: (b)(4).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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Patient was revised to address pain.Update rec¿d 10/05/2016- litigation papers received.In addition to what was previously reported, litigation also alleges the patient suffers from elevated ions.
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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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Event Description
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Update (11/17/16) ¿ pfs and medical records received.After review of the medical records for mdr reportability, alleges pain, discomfort, and metal ion toxicity.The medical record doesn't support metal ion toxicity, with plasma cobalt lab value < 7 ppb.Abnormal clinical results-metal ions removed from product harms.Surgical hip revision operative note indicates no metal tissue staining.Heterotopic ossification of the capsule was identified, added as poor joint mechanics-other.Updated products for expiry dates.No new additional information noted that would affect the existing mdr decision.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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No device associated with this report was received for examination.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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Pfs alleges swelling, weakness and inflammation.
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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 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.
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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: added : h6.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.Device history lot : null, device history batch : null, device history review : null.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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