Catalog Number 101214010 |
Device Problem
Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problems
Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Weakness (2145); Anxiety (2328); Discomfort (2330); Depression (2361); Ambulation Difficulties (2544)
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Event Date 12/10/2010 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (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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Pinnacle litigation received.Litigation alleges pain, discomfort, weakness of the hip and inflammation in his bilateral thighs and groin.Patient also suffered from the release of large amounts of toxic cobalt-chromium in his blood and tissue and bone surrounding the implant.(b)(6) 2009: (b)(6) 2010 (left hip).
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Event Description
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In addition to what was previously reported, patient alleges consistent chronic pain, walking with limp and unable to jog or run.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(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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(b)(4).No device associated with this report was received for examination.
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Event Description
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After review of medical records for mdr reportability it was reported that the patient was revised to address elevated blood metal level, persistent and worsening pain.Patient has a history of anxiety and depression.Revision note reported that the left leg showed slightly longer than the right leg.There was a moderate amount of fluid in the hip joint but not appear to be infected.The femoral stem was found to be well ingrown and was not revised.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Pc-(b)(4) no device associated with this report was received for examination.A worldwide lot specific complaint database search, or device history record (dhr) review was not possible because the required lot code(s) was not provided.Based on previous investigations this complication of joint replacement is unlikely to have been the result of a device failing to meet required specifications.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.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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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.Product complaint # = > (b)(4).Investigation summary = > no device associated with this report was received for examination.A worldwide lot specific complaint database search, or device history record (dhr) review was not possible because the required lot code(s) was not provided.Based on previous investigations this complication of joint replacement is unlikely to have been the result of a device failing to meet required specifications.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.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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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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