| Catalog Number |
101204060 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Discomfort (2330); Test Result (2695)
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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.(b)(6).
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Event or Problem Description
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Reason for original complaint: bilateral patient.Litigation alleges that patient experienced debilitating pain, discomfort, and soreness in the area of hip implant, thereby, negatively affecting ability to perform activities of daily living.Additionally, it is alleged that metal ions and particles have been released into patient's blood, tissue and bone surrounding the implant.Update ad 27 april 2018: (b)(4) has been re-opened under (b)(4) due to the receipt of ppf and sticker sheets.There is no new allegation and revision reported.Added stem due to previously alleged metal ions and particles have been released into patient's blood.Added lawyer and law firm.Updated doi.Doi: (b)(6) 2010 - dor: not reported (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.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, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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