| Catalog Number |
155402120 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Tissue Damage (2104); Injury (2348); Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint (2671); Not Applicable (3189); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
08/05/2013
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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 pain and elevated metal ion levels.**update: 9/10/13 - amended litigation papers received.Original litigation indicated that the patient was implanted with asr; however, amended litigation alleges that the patient was implanted with pinnacle.Part and lot information has been located through an invoice search.The products have been updated and follow-ups created.**update: (b)(6) 2013 der received with dor of (b)(6) 2013 update rec'd 2/5/2014- pfs and medical records received.A correct doi was given.After review of the primary and revision operative notes there is no new additional information that would affect the existing mdr decision.The complaint was updated on: 02/05/14.(b)(4) is a reopen of (b)(4) due to receipt of the following information; update apr 10, 2018: ppf and sticker sheets received.Ppf alleges metal wear and metallosis.Updated the revision hospital.Added stem product due to the alleged elevated metal ion level.Doi: (b)(6) 2008 : dor: (b)(6) 2013 (left hip).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint #: (b)(4).Investigation summary: no device associated with this report was received for examination.A worldwide complaint database search found no other reported incident(s) against the provided product/lot combination(s) since release for distribution.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.Corrective action was not indicated.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.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 that the patient experienced injury, partial or complete loss of mobility and loss of range of motion.At this time, the stem was also not revised and was left in the patient.
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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.A worldwide complaint database search found no other reported incident(s) against the provided product/lot combination(s) since release for distribution.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.Corrective action was not indicated.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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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provision depuy synthes 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.H10 additional narrative: added: h6 ( device codes).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: cw4a61000.Device history batch: null.Device history review: null.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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