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122028156 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Naturally Worn (2988)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
01/19/2026
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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).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803 (and/or part 4, as applicable).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, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Additional narrative: d4: udi: the expiration date is currently not available.Therefore, the full udi is currently not available.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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the acetabular liner was replaced due to normal wear.The left hip was initially implanted about 30 years ago, the exact date/location not known.The locking ring, liner and head ball were replaced.No other components were replaced.Dvd a new apex hole eliminator was inserted in the cup as the existing apex hole eliminator appears to have gone through the acetabular cup.Doi: unknown, dor: on 1(b)(6) 2025, affected side- left hip.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: according to the information provided: "it was reported that the acetabular liner was replaced due to normal wear.The left hip was initially implanted about 30 years ago, the exact date/location not known.The locking ring, liner and head ball were replaced.No other components were replaced.Dvd a new apex hole eliminator was inserted in the cup as the existing apex hole eliminator appears to have gone through the acetabular cup.Doi- unknown.Dor - on (b)(6) 2025.Affected side- left hip".The product was not returned to depuy synthes; however, photos were provided for review.The photo investigation revealed a deformation on the ring of the dur mar 10d liner 28idx56od.Device had algo signs of being implanted for a period or time and no other anomaly nor damage was identified on the evidence provided.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 (e.G.Activity level and use), anatomical considerations and patient changes over time.Any conclusions from the investigational input provided have to be placed into context with all other relevant factors.As the device was not returned, and as-received condition could not be assessed, a dimensional inspection and document/specification review were not completed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the dur mar 10d liner 28idx56od would have contributed to the complained device 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 depuy synthes 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: 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.Added: d10 (concomitant).
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