ASR ACETABULAR CUPS 60
Report
- Report Number
- 1818910-2011-08428
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- May 18, 2011
- Date of Event
- April 18, 2011
- Report Date
- April 18, 2011
- Manufacturer
- DEPUY INTERNATIONAL, LTD.
- Product Code
- KWA
- PMA / PMN Number
- K040627
- Removal / Correction Number
- Z-1749/1816-2011
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- CT, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
THE ASR PLATFORM WAS VOLUNTARILY RECALLED FROM THE MARKET IN AUGUST 2010, AND THE ASR PRODUCT CODES ARE NOW CONSIDERED INACTIVE. FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF THIS INDIVIDUAL INCIDENT WILL NOT BE UNDERTAKEN, AS THERE IS AN ONGOING INVESTIGATION REGARDING THE ROOT CAUSE(S) AND/OR CORRECTIVE ACTIONS. (B)(4). DEPUY CONSIDERS THE INVESTIGATION CLOSED AT THIS TIME. SHOULD THE PRODUCT AND/OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BE RECEIVED, THE INVESTIGATION WILL BE RE-OPENED.
THIS COMPLAINT IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION. DEPUY WILL NOTIFY THE FDA OF THE RESULTS OF THIS INVESTIGATION ONCE IT HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
PT WAS REVISED TO ADDRESS PAIN AND OSTEOLYSIS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: LITIGATION PAPERS ALLEGE ELEVATED BLOOD LEVELS OF CHROMIUM AND COBALT; SEVERE PAIN; RESTRICTED ABILITY TO WALK, STAND, AND MOVE; BONE AND TISSUE EROSION; AND REDUCTION IN ACTIVITY LEVEL.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASR ACETABULAR CUPS 60 | 87KWA | KWA | DEPUY INTERNATIONAL, LTD. | NA | 2188350 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 64 YR | Required Intervention |