| Catalog Number |
522033 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Discomfort (2330)
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| Date of Event |
04/12/2011
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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 papers allege since surgical implantation, patient has suffered symptoms including, but not limited to pain, soreness and difficulty walking.Doi: (b)(6) 2009 - dor: no revision reported at this time.(right side) pfs was received from legal, medical records were received from legal, and part/lot information was identified.Although litigation reported this as metal on metal, product information indicates the patient had poly on metal.As the litigation has already been reported, and there is no reported serious injury or malfunction (patient has not been revised), the reporting requirements have been met.Even though part/lot information was provided it is unclear what products are at issue as the patient has not been revised therefore the product page will be left as unknown until further information is received.Records are available for further review.Ppf and implant sticker sheet received.There is no new allegation to be reported.Doi: (b)(6) 2009 ; dor: not reported; right hip; pinnacle.
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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.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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