ASR ACETABULAR CUPS 60
Report
- Report Number
- 1818910-2011-14755
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- August 12, 2011
- Date of Event
- January 6, 2014
- Report Date
- January 6, 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
- MO, US
- Reporter Occupation
- ATTORNEY
Narratives
DEPUY STILL CONSIDERS THIS INVESTIGATON 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.
THIS COMPLAINT IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION. DEPUY WILL NOTIFY THE FDA OF THE RESULTS OF THIS INVESTIGATION ONCE IT HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
LITIGATION PAPERS ALLEGE PAIN AND DISCOMFORT IN HIS LEFT HIP CAUSING POTENTIAL UNNECESSARY AND ADDITIONAL SURGERIES, DIMINUTION IN EARNING CAPACITY, LOST WAGES, MEDICAL MONITORING EXPENSES, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, LOSS OF ENJOYMENT OF LIFE, METALLOSIS EXPOSURE AND OTHER INJURIES PRESENTLY UNDIAGNOSED.
UPDATE 1/6/2014 - SALES REP REPORTED REVISION SURGERY. THERE IS NO NEW ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT WOULD AFFECT THE INVESTIGATION.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASR ACETABULAR CUPS 60 | 87KWA | KWA | DEPUY INTERNATIONAL, LTD. | NA | 2351979 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47 YR | Required Intervention |