| Catalog Number |
157011080 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Abscess (1690); Unspecified Infection (1930); Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Discomfort (2330); Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint (2671); Test Result (2695)
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| Date of Event |
08/14/2013
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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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(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 or Problem Description
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Patient was revised to address infection.Loosening was also reported, but was due to this infection.Update: litigation papers received 1/2/14.Litigation alleges pain, discomfort, immobility, inflammation and high levels of cobalt and chromium.The mdr decision is being reversed and the liner and head are now being reported to address these allegations.The complaint has been updated on 1/14/2014 update rec'd 5/27/2014¿ pfs and medical records received.After review of the medical records there is no new additional information that would affect the existing mdr decision.The complaint was updated on 6/19/2014. additional information: doi: (b)(6) 2010 dor: (b)(6) 2013; (left hip).Complaint file contents have been attached.Sr/06-09-14 12/8/14 update patient harms and/or complaint category nr.Doi: (b)(6) 2010; dor: (b)(6) 2013; (left hip).Complaint file contents have been attached.Sr/06-09-14.12/8/14 update patient harms and/or complaint category nr.Update: ad (b)(6) 2018.(b)(4) has been re-opened under (b)(4) due to ppf and sticker sheets received.There is no new allegation in ppf.After review of medical record from previous attachment, it was stated that patient had a thigh abscess.Added complainant information, medical history and labs.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Depuy synthese is submitting this report pursuant to the provision of 21 cfr, part 803.The report may be based on the information which depuy synthese has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthese or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthese, 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 lot specific complaint database search, or device history record (dhr) review, was not possible because the required lot number was not provided.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.Device history lot null device history batch null device history review null 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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