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96-0088 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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Patient stated that "i attach details of the implant elements where i am seeking the date of manufacture - or, more importantly, to discover which generation of sigma pfc implants were used.This is with reference to adaptations that were made further to the discovery that earlier versions were implicated in cases of patella clunk.It is my understanding that more recent designs removed the issues associated with the formation of patella clunk.Are the implant details outlined in red the most up-to-date generation? i fear that i am unable to supply an account number or ucn as this is a personal enquiry.I would, however, be more than grateful if you were able to supply me with this information.I will not bore you with too much detail here, but this information has the potential to be extremely important for me as further surgery is contemplated.".
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4) depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, 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 medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event or Problem Description
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Additional information received from medical affairs to confirm that patella clunking is happening.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # = > pc-(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.H10 additional narrative: added: a1, b5, d10 concomitant med products 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: 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 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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