Catalog Number UNK HIP FEMORAL AUGMENT |
Device Problem
Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problems
Erosion (1750); Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Tissue Damage (2104); Distress (2329); Injury (2348); Test Result (2695); Not Applicable (3189)
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Event Date 08/31/2016 |
Event Type
Injury
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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.Is an attorney.
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Event Description
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Asr litigation and medical received.Litigation alleges injuries.After review of the medical records for mdr reportability, patient was revised to address metallosis.Revision notes reported of a thickened and inflamed bursa over posterior lateral hip and show some gross signs of metal staining with brown discoloration.There was also inflamed synovial tissue in the joint, which grossly appeared to have metallosis.The 43mm head was removed from the depuy summit stem and obvious metallosis was noted at the trunnion with black reactive deposits.The acetabular bone was noted to be significantly involved with lytic erosion and was brown fibrinous material.It was also stated that patient had an asr components implanted on (b)(6) 2007 and (b)(6) 2007.However, there are no primary surgery notes provided to confirm the correct doi for each affected side.Should there be new information, this complaint will be updated.Doi: unknown ; dor: (b)(6) 2016; left hip.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # :(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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In addition to what was previously reported, litigation alleges pain.
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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.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.(b)(4)/2018 additional information received.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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