DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. 1818910 S-ROM M HEAD 36MM -3; S-ROM FEMORAL HEADS (11/13) : HIP METAL FEMORAL HEADS
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Model Number 1365-26-000 |
Device Problems
Metal Shedding Debris (1804); Naturally Worn (2988)
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Patient Problems
Fall (1848); Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction (1907); Necrosis (1971); Pain (1994); Tissue Damage (2104); Weakness (2145); Discomfort (2330); Osteolysis (2377); Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint (2671); Test Result (2695); Not Applicable (3189); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 05/11/2015 |
Event Type
Injury
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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.
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Event Description
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Pinnacle ppf and sticker sheets received.Ppf alleges pseudotumor, metal wear, metallosis and elevated metal ions.It is also being indicated that the cup, liner, head and stem were removed.Doi: (b)(6) 2008; dor: (b)(6) 2015; right hip.
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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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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).(b)(4) is used to capture (medical device removal).
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Event Description
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Pfs alleges pain, illness, weakness, limited mobility, fall, and discomfort.After review of medical records, the patient was revised failed right tha.Operative notes reported that there was significant metallosis.There were gross metal staining within the tissues of the capsule with a thickened rind and pseudotumor.There was a tremendous amount of ostelysis about the femur.The cup was 80 degrees abudcted and 80 degrees anteverted.Additionally, there was a large amount of necrotic green bone.The patient was reported to have died on (b)(6) 2015; however, the medical records did not provide information if the the cause of death was from depuy devices.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Following review of the patient's death certificate, this follow-up is being submitted to correct section b2 of follow-up 2.
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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.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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