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DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. 1818910 SUMMIT DUOFIX TAP SZ6 HI OFF; SUMMIT HIP STEM : HIP FEMORAL STEM
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| Model Number |
1570-12-120 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Tissue Damage (2104); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
08/11/2006
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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).Investigation summary: no device associated with this report was received for examination.A worldwide complaint database search found no additional related reports against the provided product code/lot code combination.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.No device associated with this report was received for examination.In order to determine if a lot related issue was possible, a worldwide complaint database search was performed.A worldwide complaint database search found no additional related reports against the provided product code/lot code combination.Based on the inability to find any additional related reports against the provided product code/lot code combination it is reasonable to conclude that there are no anomalies with regard to manufacturing or inspection contained in the device history records that would contribute to the reported event.The reported event is considered one of the possible complications of joint replacement.Investigational inputs were requested as indicated per internal procedures for this failure mode.The complaint information provided has been reviewed for complaint coding, medical device reporting, and other data required by the complaint system.Follow-up for additional event information, if applicable, was conducted utilizing work instruction wi-7915 appendix a.Without the physical complaint sample(s) associated with this report, it was not possible to determine if the device(s) failed to meet specification(s) at the time it was released for distribution.The device(s) associated with this event were used in the treatment of the patient as prescribed by the presiding surgeon.From the event information received, it was not possible to determine the relationship of the device to the reported event.No product contribution to the reported event was identified and no information received with this individual complaint indicated that a broader investigation or corrective action was necessary.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.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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Patient was revised due to dislocation.During the revision surgery, the "lip" of the constrained liner would not allow secure lock-on of the retaining ring.The surgery was delayed approximately 1 hour due to the problem.Update: in addition to what was previously reported, litigation alleges the patient suffers from pain.Update: the revision operative note indicated pain, dislocation, and liner not locking on.Update: in addition to what were previously alleged, ppf alleges pseudotumor, constrained liner, dislocation and infection.Medical records reported that cultures indicated no infection.Doi: (b)(6) 2005, (head), (b)(6) 2006, (liner, cup and screws) - dor: (b)(6) 2006, (right hip).
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Event or Problem Description
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It has been verified that there was no infection.Pfs operative note indicated that there were no organisms from cultures taken at revision.
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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.Udi: (b)(4).
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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 additional related reports against the provided product code/lot code combination.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.H10 additional narrative: h6 patient code: no code available (3191) was used to capture prolonged surgery.
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