Model Number 3L92514 |
Device Problems
Corroded (1131); Degraded (1153)
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Patient Problems
Infarction, Cerebral (1771); Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Myocardial Infarction (1969); Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Anxiety (2328); Distress (2329); Discomfort (2330); Injury (2348); Ambulation Difficulties (2544); Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint (2671); Test Result (2695); Not Applicable (3189)
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Event Date 08/29/2017 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (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 Description
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Litigation alleges injury, pain, loss of mobility, loss of range of motion, mental anguish, emotional distress, corrosion and friction wear cause toxic cobalt-chromium metal debris to be released in the blood, tissue, and bone surrounding the implant.Doi: (b)(6) 2007; dor: (b)(6) 2017; left hip.
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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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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 caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.H10 additional narrative: added: b5, b6, h6(patient).Corrected :a4.
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Event Description
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Pfs alleges trouble sitting, standing or walking without pain and discomfort, anxiety due to fear of possible future surgeries.Ppf alleges heart attack/stroke and metallosis.After review of medical records patients was revised to address failed metal on metal total hip arthroplasty with metallosis.Revision notes indicated some brownish type fluid but not as much as on the right hip and there was not a lot of soft tissue involvement and there was not a lot of cottage cheese type material.Doi: (b)(6) 2007 dor: (b)(6) 2017 left hip.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provision of 21 cfr, part 803.The report may be based on the 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.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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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. 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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