ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 47
Report
- Report Number
- 1818910-2011-15327
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- August 10, 2011
- Date of Event
- July 11, 2011
- Report Date
- July 11, 2011
- Manufacturer
- DEPUY INTERNATIONAL, LTD.
- Product Code
- KWA
- PMA / PMN Number
- K040627
- Removal / Correction Number
- NA
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- MO, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
THIS COMPLAINT IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION. DEPUY WILL NOTIFY THE FDA OF THE RESULTS OF THIS INVESTIGATION ONCE IT HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
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.
(B)(4). LITIGATION ALLEGES PATIENT HAD PERSISTENT PAIN AFTER ASR HIP IMPLANT. REVISION SURGERY FOUND PRESENCE OF CLOUDY FLUID, SOFT TISSUE DAMAGE, AND LOOSE ACETABULAR CUP. LITIGATION ALSO ALLEGES PATIENT NEEDED USE OF CANE OR MOTORIZED CHAIR, ACTIVITIES IMPAIRED AND HAD MULTIPLE DISLOCATIONS. DEPUY STILL CONSIDERS THE INVESTIGATION CLOSED AT THIS TIME. SHOULD THE PRODUCT AND/OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BE RECEIVED, THE INVESTIGATION WILL BE RE-OPENED.
PATIENT WAS REVISED TO ADDRESS METAL SENSITIVITY AND CUP LOOSENING.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 47 | 87KWA | KWA | DEPUY INTERNATIONAL, LTD. | NA | 2551514 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70 YR | Required Intervention |