| Model Number |
96-2153 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Unspecified Infection (1930); Discomfort (2330); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
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| Date of Event |
01/09/2023
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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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It was reported that the patient had his left knee replaced over 20 years ago according to surgeon where he had his left knee replaced with a sigma rp ps tka construct.9 days ago his knee swelled up and became sore.Patient came to the emergency room where it was determined that the patient knee was infected.The original date of surgery, the surgeon who did the surgery, exact location, and the results of lab test are unknown.Doi: over 20 years ago, dor: (b)(6) 2023, affected side: left knee.
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Additional 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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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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