Catalog Number 3L92514 |
Device Problem
Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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Patient Problems
Host-Tissue Reaction (1297); Pain (1994); Burning Sensation (2146); Discomfort (2330); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 03/04/2015 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This complaint is the subject of litigation or a legal claim and currently complete product detail is not available at this time.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.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 received.Litigation alleges pain and general litigation notes metal on metal implications.
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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.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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(b)(4).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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Update jun 01, 2017: legal medical records received.In addition to what was previously alleged, pfs alleges discomfort, burning sensation.On (b)(6) 2015, patient was detected to have elevated metal levels.After review of medical records, there is no new information that changes existing mdr reportability.No lab reports received for the alleged elevated metal levels.Part and lot information were provided.This complaint was updated on: jun 12, 2017.
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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.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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In addition to the previous allegations, ppf alleges pseudotumor, metal wear and metallosis.Doi: (b)(6)2006 - dor: (b)(6)2015 (right hip).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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