Model Number 1570-11-070 |
Device Problem
Naturally Worn (2988)
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Patient Problems
Fatigue (1849); Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction (1907); Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Pocket Erosion (2013); Osteolysis (2377); Swelling/ Edema (4577); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)
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Event Date 04/17/2014 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint #; (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 Description
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Litigation alleges the patient suffers from large amounts of toxic cobalt-chromium metal ions and particles to be released into the blood, tissue and bone.Update ad 17 jun 2021.(b)(4) has been re-opened under (b)(4) due to receipt of pcf and medical records.After review of medical records it was reported that the patient complained of pain, fatigue, diff walking, crouching and sleeping with increase cobalt and chromium levels.The patient was then revised for possible tissue reaction left tha, metal on metal.Operative notes reported that patient has bilateral hip implants.Left side been slightly painful.On note there did not appear to be any adverse wear on the inside aspect of the acetabular shell nor over the trunnion or inside the femoral head.No labs provided for the alleged elevated metal ions.Pathology reported of trunnion left hip for metal debris.Acellular fibrinous material with small number of microscopic particles compatible with metallic debris.The specimen consist of several fragments of pink-purple irregular shape, evaluate for alval.X-rays reported of trochanteric bursitis.Mri reported of pseudotumor, lysis, effusion and erosion.Doi: (b)(6) 2011.Dor: (b)(6) 2013.
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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.Device history lot : the product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the material, manufacturing, inspection or sterile processing that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).A manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.
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