ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPLANT SIZE 43
Report
- Report Number
- 1818910-2011-15417
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- August 10, 2011
- Date of Event
- August 18, 2014
- Report Date
- August 18, 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
- WI, US
- Reporter Occupation
- ATTORNEY
Narratives
THE ASR PLATFORM WAS VOLUNTARILY RECALLED FROM THE MARKET IN (B)(6) 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. REF. (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.
PLAINTIFF'S PRELIMINARY DISCLOSURE (PPD) FORM, OPERATIVE REPORT AND IMPLANT LOG WITH IMPLANT STICKERS RECEIVED WHICH IDENTIFIED PART/LOT INFORMATION AND DATE OF IMPLANT. THERE IS NO NEW INFORMATION THAT WOULD CHANGE THE OUTCOME OF THE INVESTIGATION. DEPUY STILL CONSIDERS THE INVESTIGATION CLOSED AT THIS TIME. SHOULD THE PRODUCT AND/OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BE RECEIVED, THE INVESTIGATION WILL BE RE-OPENED.
DEPUY STILL CONSIDERS THE INVESTIGATION CLOSED.
LITIGATION PAPERS ALLEGE PATIENT SUFFERED THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL AND ECONOMIC INJURIES: PAST MEDICAL EXPENSES, FUTURE MEDICAL EXPENSES, PAST LOST WAGES, FUTURE LOST WAGES, PAST AND FUTURE CONSCIOUS PAIN AND SUFFERING, PHYSICAL INJURY, BODILY IMPAIRMENT, MENTAL ANGUISH, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS AND LOSS OF ENJOYMENT OF LIFE. IT IS ALSO ALLEGED THE PATIENT COULD NOT HAVE KNOWN THAT SHE WAS INJURED BY EXCESSIVE LEVELS OF CHROMIUM AND COBALT UNTIL AFTER THE DATE SHE HAD HER BLOOD DRAWN AND SHE WAS ADVISED OF THE RESULTS OF SAID BLOOD-WORK. PATIENT HAS NOT YET SCHEDULED AN EXPLANTATION OF THE ASR HIP IMPLANT.
NEW ETQ RECORD CREATED IN ORDER TO UPDATE ETQ (LEGACY SYSTEM) COMPLAINT NUMBER (B)(4). REASON FOR ORIGINAL COMPLAINT - LITIGATION PAPERS ALLEGE PATIENT SUFFERED THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL AND ECONOMIC INJURIES: PAST MEDICAL EXPENSES, FUTURE MEDICAL EXPENSES, PAST LOST WAGES, FUTURE LOST WAGES, PAST AND FUTURE CONSCIOUS PAIN AND SUFFERING, PHYSICAL INJURY, BODILY IMPAIRMENT, MENTAL ANGUISH, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS AND LOSS OF ENJOYMENT OF LIFE. IT IS ALSO ALLEGED THE PATIENT COULD NOT HAVE KNOWN THAT SHE WAS INJURED BY EXCESSIVE LEVELS OF CHROMIUM AND COBALT UNTIL AFTER THE DATE SHE HAD HER BLOOD DRAWN AND SHE WAS ADVISED OF THE RESULTS OF SAID BLOOD-WORK. PATIENT HAS NOT YET SCHEDULED AN EXPLANTATION OF THE ASR HIP IMPLANT. DOI: (B)(6) 2008 - DOR: NONE REPORTED (LEFT SIDE). PATIENT IS A RESIDENT OF (B)(6). UPDATE 07/11/2011 PLAINTIFF'S PRELIMINARY DISCLOSURE (PPD) FORM, OPERATIVE REPORT AND IMPLANT LOG WITH IMPLANT STICKERS RECEIVED WHICH IDENTIFIED PART/LOT INFORMATION AND DATE OF IMPLANT. PRODUCTS UPDATED, DOI CORRECTED AND PPD ATTACHED TO FILE. FOLLOW-UP EMDRS FILED. THERE IS NO NEW INFORMATION THAT WOULD CHANGE THE OUTCOME OF THE INVESTIGATION. DOI: (B)(6) 2008 - DOR: NONE REPORTED. UPDATE DER RCVD - ADDED DOR, SURGEON, HOSPITAL AND SALES REP INFORMATION, PAIN (AS A REASON FOR REVISION) AND SLEEVE PRODUCT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPLANT SIZE 43 | HIP FEMORAL HEAD | KWA | DEPUY INTERNATIONAL, LTD. | NA | 2539918 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65 YR | Required Intervention |