Model Number 1517-60-216 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Unspecified Infection (1930); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
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Event Date 09/01/2022 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient had implants removed and replaced due to suspected infection.Implants were placed on 2 dates per the records, (b)(6) 2019(first 5 items listed) and (b)(6) 2022.Patient experienced repeated effusions.Surgeon has sent multiple aspirations but no cultures were not positive.Cell counts and lab values were elevated, but not reaching a level to diagnose infection.During the procedure, 2 separate tissue samples were sent to pathology, and 3 and 4 wbc/hpf were found, again elevated but not definitive.Surgeon chose to removal all components and replace in a one stage fashion after a thorough debridement and irrigation.Antibiotic beads were placed in canals and surrounding soft tissues and vancomycin was added to gent cement.There was no surgical delay.Doi: (b)(6) 2019.Dor: (b)(6) 2022 affected side: left knee.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (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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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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