| Model Number |
56-3518 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Bone Fracture(s) (1870); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
08/30/2006
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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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(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 or Problem Description
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Unf and pinnacle medical records received.After review of the medical records, intra-operative reported a small fracture at the base of the trochanter during the impaction of the femur.For this reason this was explanted and new prosthesis was implanted.This was stabilized using cerclage wire.Doi: (b)(6) 2006; dor: (b)(6) 2006 ; left 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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