| Model Number |
1217-03-056 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Loss of Osseointegration (2408); Osseointegration Problem (3003)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Discomfort (2330); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
02/29/2012
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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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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.Concomitant med products: articuleze m head 36mm +8.5 hip femoral head; pinnacle mtl ins neut36idx56od hip acetabular liner; pinnacle 300 acet cup 56mm hip acetabular cup; summit duofix tap sz9 hi off hip femoral stem.Initial reporter occupation: non-healthcare professional ¿ attorney.(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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Litigation papers allege shortly after surgery, patient began experiencing pain and tenderness in his left hip and groin.It is also alleged the pain and tenderness has never gone away and often is so unbearable that patient cannot stand or walk.Update ppf alleges loosening of cup, loosening of stem, metal wear, metallosis, and elevated metal ions.Ppf also alleges pulmonary embolism after the first revision, however, it is not suggested that depuy products were contributory or involved.Doi: (b)(6) 2007 - dor: (b)(6) 2012; (left hip).
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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.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: 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, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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