| Catalog Number |
151650607 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Wound Dehiscence (1154); Fall (1848); Unspecified Infection (1930)
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| Date of Event |
07/17/2023
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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 underwent an attune rpps construct on (b)(6) 2023.She received a pressfit ps femur, cemented rp tibia, rpps insert, 35 anatomic patella.Unfortunately, she experienced a fall 2 weeks ago.It was noted that she dehisced her surgical closure.It is suspected this is how she became infected.Upon opening of the knee for the washout on monday (b)(6) 2023, she drained pus and was confirmed for infection.All parts and pieces were removed and a cement spacer was implanted to treat the confirmed infection.Doi: (b)(6) 2023.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 the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.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 lot 4006227 does not reflect a valid finished goods lot number.Therefore, a manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed as no valid finished goods lot number was provided for this device.
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