| Model Number |
1217-03-052 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loss of Osseointegration (2408)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction (1907); Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646); Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint (2671); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
01/10/2017
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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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(b)(4).Initial reporter occupation: lawyer.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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Litigation alleges patient suffers from elevated ions.Update 04/10/2017.Pfs and medical records received.Pfs alleges hip, leg, lower back pain, damage to tissues, impaired walking, sitting, standing ability, impaired balance, loss of motion and uneven gait.After review of medical records for mdr reportability, it was indicated that the patient had pseudotumor and small amount of fluid distending the left greater trochanteric bursa.Date of revision was provided but no revision operative notes provided.No laboratory findings provided for alleged high metal ions.Update 09 oct 2018: (b)(4) has been re-opened under (b)(4) due to receipt of ppf and sticker sheets.In addition to what previously alleged, ppf alleges loosening of cup and fracture (bone and component).Doi: (b)(6) 2006.Dor: (b)(6) 2017, left hip.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.H1 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.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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