Model Number 1217-30-044 |
Device Problems
Naturally Worn (2988); Noise, Audible (3273)
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Patient Problems
Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Pain (1994); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)
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Event Date 09/23/2015 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint #: (b)(4).Initial reporter occupation: lawyer.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.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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Event Description
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Complaint description: patient was revised to address liner disassociation.Update rec'd 10/12/2015 - the patient's medical records were received.Medical records were reviewed for mdr reportability.According to the medical records, the patient was revised to address pain.Upon revision the patient was found to have metallosis in the hip and a damaged liner from impingement.At this time there is no new information that would change the existing mdr decision.The complaint was updated on: 11/09/2015.Update rec'd 8/1/2016- legal claim received.There is no new additional information that would affect the existing mdr decision.Update rec'd 9/1/2016- legal claim received.There is no new additional information that would affect the existing mdr decision.Complaint was updated 09/21/2016.Update apr 19, 2018: litigation records received.Litigation alleges mental and physical pain and squeaking in the hip during post-operative visit.Patient underwent a revision of the acetabular component of the right total hip prosthesis due to mechanical complications.Significant surgical findings included metallosis with dark titanium staining of the joint space, dissociation of the acetabular liner, significant wear of the titanium acetabular shell and damage to the locking mechanism.Cup was reported on the 2nd revsion/complaint.Added head product since this was revised.Updated the date of implant and added new associated contact.Doi: (b)(6) 2015: dor: (b)(6) 2015 (3rd revision).Please see (b)(4) for the 2nd revision.
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