| Catalog Number |
101214080 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction (1907); Tissue Damage (2104); Test Result (2695); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
08/10/2011
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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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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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Event or Problem Description
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The patient was revised because of metal sensitivity.Doi: unknown dor: (b)(6) 2011.Update: litigation alleges metallosis and hip implant failure.Update records indicate that the patient was revised because of a pseudotumor.Update in addition to what were previously alleged, ppf alleges metal wear and elevated metal ions.Doi: (b)(6) 2009 - dor: (b)(6) 2011 (right hip).
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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.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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