| Catalog Number |
L20309 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Biocompatibility (2886)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646); Test Result (2695); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
06/23/2011
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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).
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Event or Problem Description
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Litigation alleges that patient has experienced severe pain.Additionally, it is alleged that toxic amounts of cobalt and chromium are making their way into patient's hip joint and blood stream.Update ad 27 june 2018 receipt of ppf and sticker sheets.In addition to what were previously alleged, ppf alleges loosening of the stem and elevated metal ions.Added stem due to the allegation.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).No device associated with this report was received for examination.Based on previous investigations this complication of joint replacement is unlikely to have been the result of a device failing to meet required specifications.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.Corrective action was not indicated.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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