ASR ACETABULAR CUPS 52
Report
- Report Number
- 1818910-2011-15035
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- August 12, 2011
- Date of Event
- January 23, 2014
- Report Date
- October 17, 2014
- Manufacturer
- DEPUY INTERNATIONAL, LTD.
- Product Code
- KWA
- PMA / PMN Number
- PK040627
- Removal / Correction Number
- Z-1749/1816-2011
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- WI, US
- Reporter Occupation
- ATTORNEY
Narratives
THIS COMPLAINT IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION. DEPUY WILL NOTIFY THE FDA OF THE RESULTS OF THIS INVESTIGATION ONCE IT HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
IF INFORMATION IS OBTAINED THAT WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE INITIAL MEDWATCH, A FOLLOW-UP MEDWATCH WILL BE FILED AS APPROPRIATE. DEPUY STILL CONSIDERS THIS INVESTIGATION CLOSED.
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.
IF INFORMATION IS OBTAINED THAT WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE INITIAL MEDWATCH, A FOLLOW-UP MEDWATCH WILL BE FILED AS APPROPRIATE.(B)(4). DEPUY STILL CONSIDERS THIS INVESTIGATION CLOSED.(B)(4).
LITIGATION PAPERS ALLEGE THE PT WAS INJURED BY EXCESSIVE LEVELS OF CHROMIUM AND COBALT.
UPDATE: (B)(6) 2014 - SALES REP REPORTED REVISION SURGERY. PATIENT WAS REVISED TO ADDRESS PAIN AND NO BONY INGROWTH ON THE CUP. FEMORAL HEAD ADDED TO THE COMPLAINT. THIS COMPLAINT WAS UPDATED ON: (B)(6) 2014.
UPDATE REC'D 10/17/2014 - PLAINTIFF'S PRELIMINARY DISCLOSURE FORM WAS RECEIVED, WHICH IDENTIFIED PART/LOT INFORMATION. THE STEM AND SLEEVE ARE BEING ADDED TO THE COMPLAINT. THE COMPLAINT AND ASSOCIATED MDRS WERE UPDATED. THERE WAS NO NEW INFORMATION THAT WOULD CHANGE THE OUTCOME OF THE INVESTIGATION. THE COMPLAINT WAS UPDATED ON: 11/12/2014.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASR ACETABULAR CUPS 52 | UNKNOWN DEPUY ASR ACETABULAR CUP | KWA | DEPUY INTERNATIONAL, LTD. | NA | 2206545 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 YR | Required Intervention |