Catalog Number UNK HIP FEMORAL HEAD |
Device Problems
Insufficient Information (3190); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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Patient Problems
Erosion (1750); Pain (1994); Tissue Damage (2104); Distress (2329); Injury (2348); Osteolysis (2377); Not Applicable (3189); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 01/16/2017 |
Event Type
Injury
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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 Description
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Asr litigation and medical records received.Litigation alleges injuries.After review of medical records for mdr reportability, patient was revised to address pain.Revision notes reported of stained black and consistent with the diagnosis of metalosis.The metallic head was removed from the depuy summit stem and an obvious metal reaction present at the trunnion.There was lytic destruction of the acetabulum beneath the component.This was not severe as was encountered on the left side, but this right hip show a 1 x 1.5 mm area of cystic erosion in the superoanterior acetabulum.Upon inserting the acetabular component, a nondisplaced fracture was noted to develop in the bone of the posterior column.It was also stated that patient had an asr components implanted on (b)(6) 2007 and (b)(6) 2007.However, there are no primary surgery notes provided to confirm the correct doi for each affected side.Should there be new information, this complaint will be updated.Doi: unknown; dor: (b)(6) 2017; right hip.This was linked to (b)(4) for the left hip.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(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.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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Product complaint # = > pc-(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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Asr litigation record received.In addition to what were previously alleged, litigation alleges high metal ions, and emotional distress.Doi: (b)(6)2007.
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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.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.On 11/27/2018: additional information received.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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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (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.11/27/2018 additional information received.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.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. .
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