Model Number 3L92501 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Host-Tissue Reaction (1297); Cardiac Arrest (1762); Infarction, Cerebral (1771); Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction (1907); Pain (1994); Pocket Erosion (2013); Tissue Damage (2104); Discomfort (2330); Test Result (2695); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 07/09/2014 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Initial reporter occupation: lawyer.(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 patient was revised to address pain and discomfort.In addition to what were previously alleged, ppf alleges elevated metal ions, pseudotumor, heart attack, stroke, metal wear and metallosis.Added all other implant due to these allegations.Doi: (b)(6) 2007 - dor: (b)(5) 2014, (left hip).
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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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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 (patient) 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.
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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. h10 additional narrative: added: b5, b7 ann h6(patient code) corrected: d7 h6 patient code: no code available (3191) used to capture (device revision or replacement, bone injury, bone erosion, and tendon injury.) 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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After review of medical records, the patient was revised for failed tha on the left hip, secondary to metal on metal reactive bone and soft tissue disease.Operative notes reported that there was also significant amount of fluid reaction involved which was grey and cloudy.The entire trochanteric region had been destroyed by psuedotumor and lost the attachment of the abductor and bone erosion of the trochanter.There was no external rotator left.Doi: (b)(6) 2007; dor: (b)(6) 2014; left hip.
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