| Catalog Number |
523191 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
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 |
Pain (1994); Tissue Damage (2104); Discomfort (2330); Ambulation or Postural Difficulties (2544); Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint (2671)
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| Date of Event |
03/06/2014
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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, discomfort and toxic cobalt-chromium metal ions and particles to be released into the blood, tissue and bone.Update: (b)(6) 2017: pfs and medical records received.In addition to what was previously alleged.Pfs alleges aches, swelling, clicking and inability to walk, pick, bend, lift and cross legs for a long period of time.It was added that there was limitation and injuries.After review of medical records for the mdr reportability, patient was revised to address painful right total hip arthroplasty with significant inflammatory synovitis.Revision notes reported of no new allegation.This complaint was updated on (b)(6) 2017.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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Ppf alleges metal wear.
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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.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.Device history lot: null.Device history batch: null.Device history review: null.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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