| Model Number |
96-2111 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Edema (1820); Fatigue (1849); Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Discomfort (2330); Hypoesthesia (2352); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
07/31/2018
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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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Smartset ghv gentamicin bone cement claim letter received.Claim letter alleged pain, discomfort, instability, difficulty ambulating caused by aseptic loosening.Doi: (b)(6) 2016; dor: (b)(6) 2018; left knee.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified 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.H10 additional narrative: added: a2 corrected: a1.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
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Event or Problem Description
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Radiology report dated (b)(6) 2018: patient receives a left lower extremity deep venous duplex test, which identifies a small baker's cyst on the posterior medial knee.No treatment is required.Patient received a left knee revision to treat pain, swelling, walking difficulty, and numbness.Upon entering the joint, the tibial tray was loosened at the cement to implant interface and easily removed.The surgeon notes that the cement was well-fixed at the bone to cement interface.The femoral was well-fixed but revised.The patella was retained.There was no reported product problem with the revised tibial insert.The patient was revised with a competitor construct utilizing competitor cement.The procedure was completed without complications.Information regarding this procedure is located on pages 390-404.Pathology reports of the excised synovium identify chronic inflammation consistent with foreign body reaction.Doi: (b)(6) 2016, dor: (b)(6) 2018, left knee.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified 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.H10 additional narrative: added: b5, b7 and h6 (patient codes).Corrected: h6 (device code).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified 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.H10 additional narrative: added: b5, b7 and h6 (patient code).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
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Event or Problem Description
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Doi: (b)(6) 2016: patient received a depuy primary left tka to treat pain and swelling secondary to degenerative disc disease.The patella was resurfaced and depuy cement x 2 was utilized.The procedure was completed without complications.Procedure notes provided on page 705.Clinic office visit dated (b)(6)2017: patient presents with pain and fatigue following tka.Physical exam is within normal limits.Patient is screened for anemia, b12 deficiency, and hypoglycemia.Not abnormal findings were reported.No treatment prescribed.Left leg ct scan and vascular doppler dated (b)(6) 2018: left knee ct scan identifies a well-fixed and stable tka with slight asymmetry.No signs of loosening, fracture, or dislocation.Vascular doppler shows hemodynamically stable and patent lower leg vascular system.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.Device history lot : the product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the manufacturing or material that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).Where the lot code was provided, a manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.
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