| Catalog Number |
121932148 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Fracture (1260); Naturally Worn (2988)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
09/01/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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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.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.H11: additional narrative: d6, h4: the information provided regarding the manufacturing date and implantation date are identified to be conflicting.Continued follow-up is being conducted and any additional information received will be reported.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported the patient experienced pinnacle acetabular insert failure; the polyethylene is worn and the insert ruptured.The implant was correctly positioned.The patient had recovered their function and then began to complain of mechanical symptoms after a few years.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: pinnacle acetabular insert failure abnormal.The wear of polyethylene and the rupture of the insert are inexplicable, the implant was correctly positioned, the patient had perfectly recovered its function and suddenly began to complain of mechanical symptoms after a few years.The product was not returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics, however photos were provided for review.The photo investigation revealed that the pinn mar +4 10d 32idx48od has a large portion of the rim that is fractured and shows slight signs of wear at the edge.With the information provided is not possible to determine a specific potential cause at this moment.The mode of failure of the device is multi-factorial and consideration must be given to all other potential influences such as surgical process, patient variables, anatomical considerations and patient changes over time; including the possibility that the damaged observed may had been caused in the extraction process.Any conclusions from the investigational input provided have to be placed into context with all other relevant factors.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device product description: pinn mar +4 10d 32idx48od product code: 121932148 lot number: j4052d and no non-conformances or manufacturing irregularities were identified.As the device was not returned, an as-received condition could not be assessed, and a dimensional inspection and document/specification review were not completed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the pinn mar +4 10d 32idx48od would have contributed to the complained issue.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the reported complaint condition.As part of j&j medtech orthopaedics quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.Device history lot: a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device product description: pinn mar +4 10d 32idx48od product code: 121932148 lot number: j4052d and no non-conformances or manufacturing irregularities were identified.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device product description: pinn mar +4 10d 32idx48od product code: 121932148 lot number: j4052d and no non-conformances or manufacturing irregularities were identified.H11 additional narrative: added: d10.
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