DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. 1818910 TRI-LOCK BPS SZ 7 STD OFFSET; TRILOCK HIP STEM : HIP FEMORAL STEM
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Model Number 1012-04-070 |
Device Problems
Biocompatibility (2886); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Tissue Damage (2104); Test Result (2695); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 11/08/2011 |
Event Type
Injury
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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 Description
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Litigation alleges that due to metallosis and failure of osseointegration of the pinnacle device, patient underwent revision on both sides.Update: in addition to what were previously alleged, ppf alleges component fracture, metal wear, metallosis, and elevated metal ions.Doi: (b)(6) 2009; dor: (b)(6) 2011; (right hip).
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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.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 will be filed as appropriate.
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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.H10 additional narrative: 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.
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