DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US SROM STM ST,36+6L NK,11X16X150; S-ROM HIP SYSTEM : HIP FEMORAL STEM
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Model Number 56-3517 |
Device Problems
Fracture (1260); Osseointegration Problem (3003)
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Patient Problems
Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Swelling (2091); Discomfort (2330); Depression (2361); Ambulation Difficulties (2544); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646); Not Applicable (3189); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 09/08/2014 |
Event Type
Injury
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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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Litigation alleges the patient suffers from pain, discomfort, inflammation, a popping/snapping sensation, and large amounts of toxic cobalt-chromium metal ions and particles to be released into the blood, tissue and bone.Update: 12/12/2014- pfs and medical records received.After review of the medical records for mdr reportability, the patient's most recent lab results from (b)(6) 2014 indicated the cobalt level was 0.6 abd chromium level was <0.2.The stem isn't being reported at this time for the high metel ions.There is no new additional information that would affect the existing mdr decision.The complaint was updated on: 1/6/2015.Additional information: doi: (b)(6) 2005; dor: none reported; (left hip).Patient is a resident of (b)(6).During the primary operation ((b)(6) 2005) a retained drill bit was removed from a previous operation.The manufacturer of the drill bit is unknown at this time.Pfs/medical records attached / (b)(6), 1/6/2015.16jan2015 updated patient harms and/or product codes.(b)(4).Update ad 28 aug 2018: (b)(4) was re-opened due to receipt of der.It was reported that the distal portion of the srom stem was broken.Stem was well fixed.The distal spline of the stem was removed easily after the stem was removed.Stem has been broken since 2015.Liner exchange (ultamet) was also performed.Pinnacle shell (121720046/(b)(4)) and srom sleeve (550514/(b)(4)) remain insitu.Patient requested that the components be saved for her attorney.Doi: (b)(6) 2005; dor: (b)(6) 2018; left hip.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Udi: (b)(4).
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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. additional narrative: udi: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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Pfs alleges swelling, difficulty walking and depression.
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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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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.H6 patient code: no code available (3191) used to capture the surgical intervention.
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