| Catalog Number |
523422 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Test Result (2695); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
09/28/2011
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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).Initial reporter occupation: lawyer.(b)(4).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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Event or Problem Description
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Reason for original complaint.- litigation papers allege the patient was revised on in (b)(6) of 2008 and again on (b)(6) 2010.Original litigation indicated that the patient was implanted with asr; however, amended litigation alleges that the patient was implanted with pinnacle.Litigation alleges pain and mobility issues.The revision operative note indicated pain and no metallosis.The stem was revised so the acetabular component was able to be visualized.In addition to what was previously alleged, ppf alleges elevated metal ions and metal wear.Stem has been added due to the alleged blood heavy metal increased.Doi: (b)(6) 2002; dor: (b)(6) 2011; left hip.Patient has bilateral hip implants.
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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 = > 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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