| Model Number |
1217-30-048 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Loss of Osseointegration (2408); Osseointegration Problem (3003)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Unspecified Infection (1930); Pain (1994); Scar Tissue (2060); Distress (2329); Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
01/26/2019
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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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If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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Patient was revised to address infection and loosening of the cup at bone to implant interface.Surgeon also performed resection arthroplasty and insertion of antibiotic spacer.No additional information.Doi: (b)(6) 2018; dor: (b)(6) 2019; 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.A worldwide complaint database search found no other related reported incidents against the provided product code/lot number combination since release for distribution.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.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 or Problem Description
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Litigation alleges pain, hip infection, scars, disfigurement, emotional distress, suffering and multiple additional surgeries.Doi: (b)(6) 2018 (cup, liner, screw, hole, stem).Doi: (b)(6) 2018 (head).Dor: (b)(6) 2019.Affected side: left hip.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Date of death: (b)(6) 2021.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.E3 initial reporter occupation: lawyer.
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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.A worldwide complaint database search found no other related reported incidents against the provided product code/lot number combination since release for distribution.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.Device history lot: the product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the manufacturing or material that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).A manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.
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