New unity record created in order to update legacy complaint number (b)(4).Litigation alleges that patient experienced hip pain, causing difficulty ambulating and sleeping.Additionally, it is alleged that implant is releasing metal ions into patient's body.Update dec 05, 2017: pfs and medical records received.Pfs also alleges superficial thrombosis, muscle damage requiring surgical repair, metallosis and physical limitations.After review of medical records for mdr reportability, it was stated that the patient was revised to address pain, elevated metal ions and large fluid collections.Revision notes reported no tissue and bone destruction, corrosive black debris, metal staining and minimal fluid staining in the hip.Mri reported greater trochanteric bursitis.Clinic notes reported muscle weakness and stiffness.Added srom sleeve for the reported corrosive black debris.This complaint was updated on: december 15, 2017.Doi: (b)(6) 2010, dor: (b)(6) 2012 (right hip).
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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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