| Model Number |
1554-01-121 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loss of Osseointegration (2408)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Adhesion(s) (1695); Pain (1994); Weakness (2145); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
08/28/2017
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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).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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Update oct.5, 2017: litigation record received.Litigation alleges pain, weakness and difficulty with simple living activities.Update feb.21, 2020: after review of medical records, the patient was revised due to wear of articular weight-bearing surface, pain and loosening of the femoral stem.Radiographs showed no signs of loosening and the stem appeared to be spot-welded in several spots.The patient's cobalt chromium levels were elevated.Operative notes indicate that there was a lot of scarring, the stem was rotationally loose.Doi: (b)(6) 2010; dor: (b)(6) 2017; right hip.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on 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.
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