| Catalog Number |
157002090 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Discomfort (2330); Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint (2671); Test Result (2695); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
07/28/2015
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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.Initial reporter occupation: lawyer.
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Event or Problem Description
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Litigation received.Litigation alleges pain, discomfort, loss of mobility, and loss of range of motion.Litigation has also provided a revision date of (b)(6) 2015.At this time, we are unaware what products were removed and reason for the revision.If further information is received, the complaint will be updated at that time.In addition to what were previously alleged, ppf alleges metal wear, metallosis and elevated metal ions.Doi: (b)(6) 2007 - dor: (b)(6) 2015.(left hip) first revision.
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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).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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