Catalog Number L20314 |
Device Problems
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Insufficient Information (3190); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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Patient Problems
Erosion (1750); Fever (1858); Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Bone Fracture(s) (1870); Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction (1907); Unspecified Infection (1930); Inflammation (1932); Necrosis (1971); Pain (1994); Pocket Erosion (2013); Tissue Damage (2104); Weakness (2145); Discomfort (2330); Injury (2348); Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint (2671)
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Event Date 11/16/2016 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).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 Description
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On (b)(6) 2017: litigation received.Litigation alleges pain, discomfort, fever, and elevated chromium levels.A temporary cup/ spacer was placed.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event Description
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In addition to what were previously alleged, pfs alleges that patient needed to use a walker, unable to lift more than (b)(6), bone, tissue and muscle loss.After the review of medical records, it was reported that the patient was revised to address infection.Pain, fever, psoas abscess and collection around the implant were noted.Revision notes reported purulence, erosion, necrotic tissue and fractured anterior cortex.Lab results reported metallosis and inflammatory pseudotumor.
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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 will be filed as appropriate.
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Event Description
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Updated codes for metallosis and pseudotumor.
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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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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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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.H10 additional narrative: added: h6 (device codes).
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