ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 47
Report
- Report Number
- 1818910-2011-11146
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- June 23, 2011
- Date of Event
- November 21, 2013
- Report Date
- February 19, 2014
- 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
- CA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- ATTORNEY
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.
DEPUY STILL CONSIDERS THIS INVESTIGATION CLOSED.
DEPUY STILL CONSIDERS THIS INVESTIGATION CLOSED.
DEPUY STILL CONSIDERS THIS INVESTIGATION CLOSED.
LITIGATION PAPERS ALLEGE: ON OR ABOUT (B)(6) 2007, PT WAS IMPLANTED WITH A DEPUY ASR HIP ON HIS RIGHT SIDE. AFTER HIS SURGERY, PT EXPERIENCED PHYSICAL INJURY, PAIN, BODILY IMPAIRMENT, AND HIGH LEVELS OF TOXIC METAL IN THE BLOOD STREAM. PT BELIEVES HE WILL BE REQUIRED TO UNDERGO A SURGICAL REVISION.
LITIGATION PAPERS ALLEGE:ON OR ABOUT (B)(6), 2007, PATIENT WAS IMPLANTED WITH A DEPUY ASR HIP ON HIS RIGHT SIDE. AFTER HIS SURGERY, PATIENT EXPERIENCED PHYSICAL INJURY, PAIN, BODILY IMPAIRMENT, AND HIGH LEVELS OF TOXIC METAL IN HIS BLOOD STREAM. PATIENT BELIEVES HE WILL BE REQUIRED TO UNDERGO A SURGICAL REVISION.**UPDATE** (B)(4) 2011 - PLAINTIFFS PRELIMINARY DISCLOSURE FORM WAS RECEIVED, WHICH IDENTIFIED PART/LOT INFORMATION. THE COMPLAINT AND ASSOCIATED MDRS WERE UPDATED. THERE WAS NO NEW INFORMATION THAT WOULD CHANGE THE OUTCOME OF THE INVESTIGATION.
UPDATE: (B)(6) 2013- SALES REP REPORTED REVISION SURGERY. PATIENT WAS REVISED TO ADDRESS ELEVATED METAL ION LEVELS AND PAIN. THERE IS NO NEW ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT WOULD AFFECT THE INVESTIGATION.
UPDATE: (B)(6) 2014 - MEDICAL RECORDS WERE OBTAINED. MEDICAL RECORDS INDICATE GRINDING AND CLICKING, CLOUDY JOINT FLUID, SYNOVITIS, AND MOSTLY FIBROUS INGROWTH ON THE CUP. THE COMPLAINT AND ASSOCIATED MDRS WERE UPDATED. THE INFORMATION RECEIVED DOES NOT AFFECT THE MDR DECISION. COMPLAINT WAS UPDATED ON (B)(6) 2014.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 47 | TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT | KWA | DEPUY INTERNATIONAL, LTD. | NA | 2348492 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | Required Intervention |