Catalog Number 121740500 |
Device Problems
Loss of Osseointegration (2408); Failure to Advance (2524); Difficult to Advance (2920); Osseointegration Problem (3003)
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Patient Problems
Adhesion(s) (1695); Edema (1820); Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Pain (1994); Scar Tissue (2060); Tissue Damage (2104); Discomfort (2330); Injury (2348); Osteolysis (2377); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 04/26/2016 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(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 Description
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Litigation alleges acetabular cup loosened or disconnected and released metallic debris into the patient¿s body resulting to excessive metal ion levels, severe pain, walking difficulty and other injuries.Doi: (b)(6) 2006; dor: (b)(6) 2016; right hip.This complaint was updated on: mar 29, 2018.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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