"3637_mom_conserve plus", pt received a wright medical conserve plus left hip resurfacing in (b)(6) 2000 by dr (b)(6).He notes no symptoms at the hip.Plain x-rays of the hip made on (b)(6) 2018, showed a well-positioned left hip resurfacing with no evidence of loosening or lysis.On (b)(6) 2018, his urine cobalt level was 17.1 mcg/l and his blood cobalt level was 0.7 mcg/l.He noted cognitive changes, especially after general anesthesia, decreased energy level, decline in hearing, balance issues, and he exhibited a fine rest tremor.Neuro q analysis of his fdg pet brain scan indicated pronounced general and focal hypometabolism suggestive of chronic toxic encephalopathy.Fda safety report id# (b)(4).
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