| Catalog Number |
157002135 |
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Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Host-Tissue Reaction (1297); Pain (1994); Joint Dislocation (2374); Osteolysis (2377)
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| Date of Event |
03/29/2017
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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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Patient was revised to address pain and dislocation caused by soft tissue damage.Update jun 13, 2017: litigation received.Litigation alleges pain, tenderness in hip and groin.This complaint was updated on jun 26, 2017.Update jul 05, 2017: medical records received.After review of medical records for mdr reportability it was reported that the patient was revised to address failed total hip arthroplasty.Operative notes reported, advanced imaging showed a large fluid collection around the hip with degradation of the greater trochanter and osteolysis surrounding the implant.It was stated that the patient had multiple events of dislocations.Metal levels were elevated.On the revision note, it was mentioned that there was a significant amount of dead red and brownish appearing tissue around the articulation.The greater trochanter was significantly degenerated with some abductor still intact.The femoral stem was intact.The trunnion itself was intact with only mild degradation.There were no laboratory values provided for the reported elevated metal ions.Adding the stem for the reported elevated metal levels.This complaint was updated on: jul 18, 2017.
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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.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.Udi: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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Ppf alleges metal wear and metallosis.
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