| Model Number |
L971113 |
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Fracture (1260); Loss of Osseointegration (2408)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Edema (1820); Bone Fracture(s) (1870); Hematoma (1884); Pain (1994); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
04/03/2020
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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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It was reported that the patient came in with a periprosthetic fracture.Upon opening the joint the stem was loose and doctor decided to remove it and replace it with a reclaim.No further patient information is available at this time.Doi: (b)(6) 2020.Dor: (b)(6) 2020; affected side: left 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.Review of the attached x-ray images confirmed the bone fracture.The root cause of the fracture is unknown.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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Event or Problem Description
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Additional information stated that it appeared that the affected side is the right side, by looking at the x-rays.It stated left in the description.The fracture of the stem, as indicated by the clinical note, was not confirmed by the x-ray review.There is no stem fracture identified, only patient bone.
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Event or Problem Description
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Additional information received for medical records: doi: on (b)(6) 2020.Patient received a right primary tha to treat end-stage osteoarthritis of the hip.The depuy implants used included a 52-mm gripton cup with two dome screws, a 36-mm polyethylene liner, a cocr femoral head, and a corail stem.The surgeon notes the cup was placed in 40 degrees abduction and approximately 15 degrees anteversion to match the patient¿s anatomy.The procedure was completed without complications.Clinic note dated on (b)(6) 2020.Patient presented with right thigh pain and swelling two weeks after the patient wrecked his atv after suffering a seizure.Physical examination revealed pain with rom, swelling, and a large, mid-thigh hematoma.X-ray and ct scans identified a telescoping, avulsed periprosthetic femoral fracture and a protruding fracture of the stem.The patient was referred for urgent revision surgery.Dor: on (b)(6) 2020.Patient received an orif revision of the stem, head, and liner to treat a periprosthetic femoral fracture and stem fracture.Upon entering the hip, the surgeon confirmed a gross fracture of the stem and slight stem loosening.The periprosthetic femoral fracture was reduced with 2 synthes cerclage cables and 4 braided wires.The new reclaim stem was secured with a locking screw.The acetabular cup was well-fixed and retained.There was no reported product problem with the revised liner and head.The patient was revised with depuy products.The procedure was completed without complications.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint#: (b)(4).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.
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