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It was reported that ceramic on ceramic total hip was done (b)(6).Patient doing fine until about a week ago; while swimming in the pool he said he felt a "pop" in his hip.Went into office and they discovered that the ceramic liner was shattered.Removed head and liner; cleaned out and implanted a ts ceramic head and altrx poly liner.Doi: (b)(6) 2019, dor: (b)(6) 2019, right hip.
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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.A worldwide complaint database search found no other related reported incidents against the provided product code/lot number combination since release for distribution.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.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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