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InjuryNPZ

PEPGEN P-15 PUTTY

Received Nov 2, 2005 · Event occurred Sep 25, 2005

Report 1721411-2005-00446 · MDR key 644346

Device

Generic name

Bone Grafting Maerial

Model number

NA

Catalog number

99U200-005

Lot number

05P1030

Product problems

  • Failure to Osseointegrate

Patient

61 YR

  • Failure of Implant
  • Surgical procedure

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT NO OSSEOINTEGRATION WAS ACHIEVED AFTER PLACEMENT OF PEPGEN P-15 PUTTY BONE GRAFTING MATERIAL AT THE TIME OF IMPLANT PLACEMENT. THE IMPLANT WAS IN PLACE FOR APPROX 2.5 MONTHS. AS A RESULT, ANOTHER SURGICAL PROCEDURE WAS NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE THE DESIRED RESULTS AND PRECLUDE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO A BODY STRUCTURE THAT WOULD NOT BE TRIVIAL.