Catalog Number 121887456 |
Device Problems
Degraded (1153); Material Disintegration (1177); Difficult to Remove (1528); Naturally Worn (2988); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191); Noise, Audible (3273)
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Patient Problems
Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Hematoma (1884); Pain (1994); Discomfort (2330)
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Event Date 10/23/2012 |
Event Type
malfunction
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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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Pfs and medical records received.Pfs alleges that patient suffered capsulectomy, and hematoma.After review of medical records for the mdr reportability, patient was revised to address synovitis and metallosis.Revision notes reported of inflammatory look fluid, graying of the tissue, metallosis within the joint and some corrosion at the taper.It was also stated in the revision that due to corrosion , there was some cold welding of the liner within the cup.Clinical visits reported of pain, limps, grinding type sensation, severe discomfort and trochanteric bursitis.It was also stated that patient had an elevated cobalt-chromium serum levels, however, there is no laboratory results provided.Cup will be reported since it was removed.Doi: (b)(6) 2008; dor: (b)(6) 2012; left hip.
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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.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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Manufacturer Narrative
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Udi: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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Ppf alleges metal wear.
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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.Per internal procedures, the event information was reviewed.No investigational inputs were received.For this investigation, no immediate action was required as no alleged deficiency with the device(s) was identified.No device associated with this report was received for examination.In order to determine if a lot related issue was possible, a worldwide complaint database search was performed.A complaint database search did find additional related reports against the provided product code and lot number combination(s).However; a review of the device history record(s) associated with this complaint was not required per wi-3430.Investigational inputs were requested as indicated per internal procedures for this failure mode, however no information was provided to depuy.Without the physical complaint sample(s) associated with this report, it was not possible to determine if the device(s) failed to meet specification(s) at the time it was released for distribution.The device(s) associated with this event were used in the treatment of the patient as prescribed by the presiding surgeon.From the event information received, it was not possible to determine the relationship of the device to the reported event.Update 26-july-2019: the investigation was re-opened upon the receipt of additional information.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.No device associated with this report was received for examination.The adverse symptoms alleged and product code reported is associated with the depuy metal on metal articulation.A complaint database search and/or device manufacturing (dhr) reviews will not be performed.Per wi-3430 it has been determined that should related reports be identified a dhr review is not required.Per nr-0134037 a medical record review is not required for this complaint record.Investigational inputs were requested as indicated per internal procedures for this failure mode.The complaint information provided has been reviewed for complaint coding, medical device reporting, and other data required by the complaint system.Per internal procedures, the event information and any investigational inputs received as part of required follow up were reviewed.For this investigation, no immediate action was required as no alleged deficiency with the device(s) was identified.No information received with this individual complaint indicated that a broader investigation or corrective action was necessary.Depuy synthes considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation may be re-opened as necessary.
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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.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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