Complaint description: new etq created in order to update etq (legacy system).Complaint number: (b)(4).Reason for original complaint- litigation papers allege: on or about (b)(6) 2003, patient was implanted with a depuy pinnacle mom hip implant on her left side.Patient continues to suffer with pain, swelling, inflammatory reactions, loosening of her implant, difficulty walking, fear of more dislocations as she has had about 43 dislocations already, grinding sensations, and allergic reactions to metallic debris with ongoing rashes, and scarring of the hip area.Due to her chronic pain, discomfort, and other symptoms, patient continues to require ongoing medical care.A revision surgery has been recommended by her physician and is currently being scheduled.Update: 12/17/2012 pfs was received from legal, medical records were received from legal, and part/lot information was identified.Records are available for further review.Complaint was updated on: 6/3/2014.Update ad 23 april 2018: (b)(4) has been re-opened under (b)(4) due to the receipt of ppf and implant record.Ppf has no allegation reported.After review of medical records attached in the com, patient was revised to address pain and instability with multiple dislocation of left hip.It was stated that cup found to be loose.Cup was added to impacted product since it was also indicated that it was removed.Doi: (b)(6) 2003; dor: (b)(6) 2012; (left hip).
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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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