Model Number 1219-36-062 |
Device Problem
Off-Label Use (1494)
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Patient Problems
Unspecified Infection (1930); Muscle Spasm(s) (1966); Pain (1994); Discomfort (2330); Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint (2671); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 10/14/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Initial reporter occupation: lawyer.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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Claim letter received alleging pain, inability to walk without crutches, inability to move, trouble sleeping, spasms, discomfort, suffering, significant loss of amenity.Doi: (b)(6) 2017 - dor: (b)(6) 2018 (right hip).Email notification from (b)(6) received alleging infection.Primary surgery date has been updated to (b)(6) 2015 and revision date to (b)(6) 2016.The revision on (b)(6) 2017 noted on the kennedys appendix b matches with the second stage revision mentioned on the original claim letter.It was indicated that during this date, the infection had settled and the client's hip was now put back in place.It is unknown if the definitive implants are from depuy.It should be noted that around ten days after the definitive's were implanted, the patient had experienced pain again.It was also indicated that this claim is not actively litigated.Doi: (b)(6) 2015 - dor: (b)(6) 2016 (right 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 was received.Root cause undetermined.Depuy synthes considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation may 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. 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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