Catalog Number 999800760 |
Device Problems
Naturally Worn (2988); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Calcium Deposits/Calcification (1758); Cyst(s) (1800); Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Synovitis (2094); Osteolysis (2377); Test Result (2695); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 10/17/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Occupation: lawyer.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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It was reported that the trunion broke off in head.Doi: unknown; dor: (b)(6) 2018; left hip.
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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.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.No device associated with this report was received for examination.A worldwide lot specific complaint database search, or device history record (dhr) review, was not possible because the required lot code(s) was not provided.The reported event is considered one of the possible complications of joint replacement.The complaint information provided has been reviewed for complaint coding, medical device reporting, and other data required by the complaint system.Follow-up for additional event information, if applicable, was conducted utilizing work instruction wi-7915 appendix a.For this investigation, no immediate action was required as no alleged deficiency with the device(s) was identified.Without the physical complaint sample(s) associated with this report, it was not possible to determine if the device(s) failed to meet specification(s) at the time it was released for distribution.The device(s) associated with this event were used in the treatment of the patient as prescribed by the presiding surgeon.From the event information received, it was not possible to determine the relationship of the device to the reported event.No product contribution was identified and no information received with this individual complaint indicates that a broader investigation or corrective action was necessary.Depuy synthes considers the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation may be re-opened as necessary.H10 additional narrative:.
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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.Udi : (b)(4).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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After review of the medical records the patient was revised to address broken femoral stem, metallosis of the trochanteric bursa, synovitis, trochanteric bursitis and heterotopic bone.Operative note reported broken stem, metallosis wear and particles and larger pieces of metal present.There was a metallosis trochanteric bursa, neurolysis median nerve, osteolysis in the greater trochanter, in acetabulum there were 2 grey metal cysts in the bone.Doi: (b)(6) 2009, dor: (b)(6) 2018; left hip.
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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.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.No device associated with this report was received for examination.A worldwide lot specific complaint database search, or device history record (dhr) review, was not possible because the required lot code(s) was not provided.The reported event is considered one of the possible complications of joint replacement.The complaint information provided has been reviewed for complaint coding, medical device reporting, and other data required by the complaint system.Follow-up for additional event information, if applicable, was conducted utilizing work instruction wi-7915 appendix a.For this investigation, no immediate action was required as no alleged deficiency with the device(s) was identified.Without the physical complaint sample(s) associated with this report, it was not possible to determine if the device(s) failed to meet specification(s) at the time it was released for distribution.The device(s) associated with this event were used in the treatment of the patient as prescribed by the presiding surgeon.From the event information received, it was not possible to determine the relationship of the device to the reported event.No product contribution was identified and no information received with this individual complaint indicates that a broader investigation or corrective action was necessary.Depuy synthes considers the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation may be re-opened as necessary.Device history lot: previous investigations that have included manufacturing record evaluations (mre) since the asr platform was launched have shown no indication of deviations or anomalies with regard to material, manufacturing or inspection.
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