| Model Number |
1365-62-000 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Naturally Worn (2988)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Edema (1820); Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Unspecified Infection (1930); Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Synovitis (2094); Discomfort (2330); Injury (2348); Osteolysis (2377); Test Result (2695); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
08/23/2012
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).A follow up will be conducted to provide the legal plaintiff information in section e for the initial reporter once the details are provided.(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 or Problem Description
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Pinnacle medical records received.After review of medical records the patient was revised to addressed infected right total hip arthroplasty and extensive metallosis/alval reaction from metal on metal articulation with extensive tissue inflammation.Operative findings thick purulent material anterior and posterior hips, as well as osteolysis at the proximal femur and acetabulum.Also indicated pain, discomfort and swelling.A moderate amount of bursitis, synovitis, bone loss, debris as well.Doi: (b)(6) 2008.Dor: (b)(6) 2012.(right hip).
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Additional 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.
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Additional 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.E3 initial reporter occupation: lawyer.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 or Problem Description
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Litigation alleges elevated metal ions.Doi: (b)(6) 2008, dor: (b)(6) 2012, (right hip).
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Additional 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.
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