| Model Number |
55-0533 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371); Loss of Osseointegration (2408); Osseointegration Problem (3003)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Necrosis (1971); Pain (1994); Joint Swelling (2356); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646)
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| Date of Event |
11/18/2013
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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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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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Litigation alleges the patient suffers from pain.Update jul 05, 2017: legal medical records received.In addition to what was previously alleged, pfs alleges swelling, limping, improper foot alignment, tissue necrosis.After review of the medical records for mdr reportability, it was stated that the patient was revised to address aseptic loosening of the femoral component and failed metal/metal articulation.Revision note stated that the stem was found to be grossly loose, significant overgrowth of heterotopic bone and overgrowth of the trochanter.Added stem and sleeve due to the reported loosening.Part and lot information were provided.This complaint was updated on: jul 19, 2017.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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Ppf alleges loosening of stem and elevated metal ions.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provision of 21 cfr, part 803.The report may be based on the 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.Corrected: h6 (device codes).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.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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