Model Number 1987-27-318 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Edema (1820); Erythema (1840); Pain (1994); Injury (2348); Not Applicable (3189); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 01/01/2020 |
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.
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Event Description
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Suspicion of contact allergy to the 3rd right knee prosthesis.Knee prosthesis put in place because of bad consolidation and increasing age.Left prosthesis (it is not a product from depuy synthes) : put in place 8 years ago, well tolerated (except few pains).Right prosthesis: first prosthesis (it is not a product from depuy synthes): put in place in 2014.Pains with suspicion of loosening for no apparent reason.Second prosthesis (it is not a product from depuy synthes): put in place in 2016 (replacement.Pains with suspicion of infection.Third prosthesis: put in place in (b)(6) 2019 (replacement).More pains, erythema / edema and knee vesicles.The patient has been treated with several antibiotics without success.No treatment with dermocorticoid.Procedure performed in (b)(6) 2019: replacement of a three compartment knee prosthesis without bone reconstruction.Thepostoperative follow-up was marked by section of the artery and the popliteal vein during the surgical procedure, taken care of by vascular surgeons with anastomosis resection.The general healing has been favorable.Rehabilitation program: walking in full support, stand up authorized.Procedure performed in (b)(6) 2019: replacement of a three compartment knee prosthesis without bone reconstruction.Thepostoperative follow-up was marked by section of the artery and the popliteal vein during the surgical procedure, taken care of by vascular surgeons with anastomosis resection.The general healing has been favorable.Rehabilitation program: walking in full support, stand up authorized.
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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 complaint database search found one other complaint, (b)(4), which is associated with the same patient.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.Based on previous investigations this complication of joint replacement is unlikely to have been the result of a device failing to meet required specifications.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.Corrective action was not indicated.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.H10 additional narrative: added: b5, h6 patient code.Corrected: h6 patient codes (edema, pain and erythema will be retracted).Removed: (3191) device revision or replacement and corrected it with (3191) surgery.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
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Event Description
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Additional information received states that the implantation date of the right knee was (b)(6) 2019.
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