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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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.Initial reporter occupation: non-healthcare professional: "attorney".(b)(4).
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Litigation alleges the patient suffers from pain, discomfort, and toxic cobalt-chromium metal ions and particles to be released into the blood, tissue and bone.Update: sales rep reported revision surgery.Patient was revised to address instability.Update: in addition to what were previously alleged, ppf alleges loosening of cup, metal wear, metallosis and elevated metal ions.Update: in addition to what were previously alleged, pfs alleges that the patient felt like there was scraping sensation in his hip, walking difficulty and falling down on occasion.Surgeon recommended revision surgery due to loose component and metallosis.After review of medical records, the patient was revised to address cup loosening, metallosis and instability.Revision notes reported that hip was found to be dislocated, synovial scarring, and grossly loose cup.It was also found that the stem is 20 degrees retroverted.The sleeve was left in place and stem was rotated over 40 degrees to provide appropriate anteversion then was re-inserted.Pathology report is positive for acute inflammation.Lab data shows metal ion levels were above 7 ppb.Doi: (b)(6) 2007; dor: (b)(6) 2014; (right hip).
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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, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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