| Catalog Number |
198707030 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Wound Dehiscence (1154); Unspecified Infection (1930)
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| Date of Event |
04/29/2026
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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 patient had wound breakdown post multiple revision tka leading to potential contamination of their prostheses.The surgeon chose to removal all well fixed and well functioning components and place a static spacer fashioned with lps components without delay nor patient harm.A gastroc flap was performed by the plastic surgeon post spacer placement in hopes of healing this wound.This patient has had multiple surgeries since this date to address complications with implants being exchanged.The dates were and the der numbers are listed (b)(6) 2026 (b)(6), (b)(6) 2026 ,(b)(6) ,(b)(6)2026 (b)(6).Doi: (b)(6) 2026 dor: (b)(6) 2026 affected side: right knee.
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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.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 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 records evaluation (mre) was not perform.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of the post-market surveillance.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.Device history lot: there is 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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