| Catalog Number |
121732064 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loss of Osseointegration (2408)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Nerve Damage (1979); Discomfort (2330); Hypoesthesia (2352); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646); Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint (2671); Not Applicable (3189)
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| Date of Event |
06/11/2011
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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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Patient was revised to address elevated metal ions.Doi: (b)(6) 2010; - dor: (b)(6) 2011; (right hip).11/7/2012 - litigation papers received.In addition to elevated metal ions, it is now alleged that the patient suffers from pain, discomfort, decreased mobility, and a constant limp.Update: 1/31/2013 pfs was received from legal, medical records were received from legal.There is no new information that would change the existing mdr decision.Records are available for further review.
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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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