| Model Number |
1219-32-052 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Discomfort (2330)
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| Date of Event |
03/15/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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The patient had right hip arthroplasty surgery in june 2021.After approximately two months, the patient reported hearing a ¿click¿ but continued to walk on the hip without seeking help at that time.The patient then complained that the hip was ¿squeaking¿ and sore and sought help.There was evidence of metallosis shortly after skin incision, the acetabular liner had dislocated from the acetabular shell and the ceramic head showed significant wear.The procedure was made considerably more complicated as the head was reportedly ¿stuck¿ in the liner and it was difficult to dislocate the hip.It was necessary to use a saw to make a cut on the liner for the purpose of levering the liner to dislocate the hip and remove the head.Doi: jun 2021, dor: (b)(6) 2022, right hip.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (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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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 synthese joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthese joint reconstruction, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: the device associated with this report was received for examination.Review of provided images along with visual examination of the returned device, confirmed the disassociation event.It is evident that the edge of the liner was loaded by the femoral head and patient's body weight while implanted, causing the deformation in the rim of the device.Interlock feature edge of the liner denoted two ard tabs sheared off from the liner which is also evidence of the liner having disassociated from the cup.Depuy synthes considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed, and the investigation may be re-opened as necessary.Device history lot: the product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the manufacturing or material that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).A manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.
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