| Model Number |
1217-12-052 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Use of Device Problem (1670); Loss of Osseointegration (2408); Osseointegration Problem (3003)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Fatigue (1849); Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Pain (1994); Tissue Damage (2104); Distress (2329); Discomfort (2330); Injury (2348); Osteolysis (2377); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646); Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint (2671); Not Applicable (3189)
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| Date of Event |
08/25/2017
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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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Pinnacle litigation records received.Litigation alleges progressively worse pain, lack of mobility, emotional distress, metallosis and elevated metal levels of cobalt and chromium.Revision note reported, on the femoral side there was a significant degree of bone loss.There was a large black stained on mass on the lateral aspect of the greater trochanter, this was filled with metal debris.There was a pathologic fracture at the base of the greater trochanter.The acetabular component was grossly loose and there was pronounced metal staining of the remaining native acetabulum and surrounding soft tissues.There was almost complete loss of the anterior column and severe thinning of the posterior column.Radiograph shows some osteolysis with an area of lucency at the acetabular medial wall.Laboratory results for blood metal ion level shows above 7 ppb.Doi: (b)(6) 2008 : dor: (b)(6) 2017 (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.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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Event or Problem Description
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Pfs alleges discomfort and fatigue.
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Additional 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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # = > (b)(4).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. additional narrative: added (patient code).
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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.Device history lot: the product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the material, manufacturing, inspection or sterile processing that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).A manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.H10 additional narrative: added: d10 and h6 (device code).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
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