| Model Number |
52-3422 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Loss of Osseointegration (2408); Biocompatibility (2886)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Weakness (2145); Discomfort (2330); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646); Test Result (2695); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
10/15/2012
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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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(b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.(b)(4).Initial reporter is attorney.
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Event or Problem Description
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Litigation alleges that the patient suffers from large amounts of toxic amounts of cobalt chromium metal ions and particles to be released into the patients blood, tissue, and bone surrounding the implant.It is also alleged that the patient suffers from pain, discomfort, and weakness.Update ad 04 may 2018: receipt of ppf and medical record.Ppf alleges loosening of stem.After review of medical records, patient was revised to address failed total hip arthroplasty.Added stem due to alleged loosening of stem.
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Additional 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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