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1294-33-120 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
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| Date of Event |
07/27/2022
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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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Patient reported of pain and suffering.The patient had been living with since (b)(6) of 2011.On that date patient had a total knee replacement surgery in high point regional hospital of my left knee performed by surgeon, orthopedics surgeon for high point orthopedics at 52 years old, to relieve pain of patient's left knee.Thru the years until (b)(6) of 2021, patient had pain even after the surgery.In (b)(6) of 2022.Patient experienced severe pain in that knee of a different level that resulted in an er visit and subsequently a return visit to dr.On this visit patient was informed that the x-ray showed why the device was now causing severe pain and the records will show even a fracture resulted from the failed implant.A revision surgery was scheduled for (b)(6) of 2022 to correct the problems and relieve the new pain.Doi: (b)(6) 2011, dor: not indicated, left knee.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).The device catalog number is unknown; therefore, udi is unavailable.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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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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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 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.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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Event or Problem Description
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Medical records received.The patient has a history of events relating to both the left and right knees.Left knee.(b)(6) 2011: successful left tka was completed with depuy synthes implants including cement x 2 and patella.(b)(6) 2017: xrays show left tka is "in some varus." (b)(6) 2021 x-rays show the valgus alignment of the left knee.Osteolysis and proximal medial cyst formation are noted under the tibial prosthesis.(b)(6) 2022: xrays note "unchanged left tilt and settling." (b)(6) 2022: left knee revision is performed for pain and swelling.The tibial tray had settled several millimeters per x-ray prior.Intraoperatively, the femoral component had some "bubbles" around the edge with rocking the prosthesis.The tibial component was noted to be grossly loose.The femoral component also had signs of loosening.A nondisplaced fracture of the lateral femoral condyle was noted which was treated with a plate and screws prior to the replacement of the femoral component.All components were revised with exception of the patella.(this revision will be updated and remain captured on this pc (b)(4).(b)(4) 2022: patient has a left dvt in the left dfv that is treated with oral blood thinners (to be captured on a linked pc).Right knee.(b)(4) 2020: patient undergoes a successful right tka with depuy synthes implants including depuy cement x 2 and patella.(b)(6) 2020: patient undergoes a closed manipulation under anesthesia for stiffness (to be captured on a linked pc).(b)(6) 2022: patient undergoes injections for the pain in the right knee (to be captured on another linked pc).
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