| Catalog Number |
121703054 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loss of Osseointegration (2408)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Tissue Damage (2104); Discomfort (2330); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646); Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint (2671); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
09/17/2014
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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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Litigation alleges pain, discomfort, immobility, inflammation and high levels of chromium and cobalt.Update: patient was revised to address pain and elevated metal ion levels.Update: in addition to what were previously alleged, ppf alleges pseudotumor and loosening of cup.Doi: (b)(6) 2004; dor: (b)(6) 2014; (left hip).
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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: the device associated with this report was not returned for examination.Depuy synthes considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation may 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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).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.Udi: (b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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