ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 45
Report
- Report Number
- 1818910-2011-18905
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- September 22, 2011
- Date of Event
- November 20, 2017
- Report Date
- February 20, 2020
- Manufacturer
- DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD. 8010379
- Product Code
- KWA
- PMA / PMN Number
- K040627
- Removal / Correction Number
- Z-1749/1816-2011
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- AL, 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. (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). INVESTIGATION SUMMARY: NO DEVICE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS REPORT WAS RECEIVED FOR EXAMINATION. A WORLDWIDE LOT SPECIFIC COMPLAINT DATABASE SEARCH, OR DEVICE HISTORY RECORD (DHR) REVIEW, WAS NOT POSSIBLE BECAUSE THE REQUIRED LOT CODE(S) WAS NOT PROVIDED. IF INFORMATION IS OBTAINED THAT WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE INITIAL MEDWATCH, A FOLLOW-UP MEDWATCH WILL BE FILED AS APPROPRIATE.
LITIGATION PAPERS ALLEGE THE PATIENT SUFFERS FROM PAIN, WEAKNESS AND DIFFICULTY WITH SIMPLE DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES.
ASR LITIGATION RECORD AND AMENDED LAWSUIT RECEIVED. IN ADDITION TO WHAT WAS REPORTED, METALLIC IONS IN PLAINTIFF'S BLOODSTREAM AND EMOTIONAL DISTRESS WERE ALSO ALLEGED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 45 | ASR HIP SYSTEM : HIP METAL FEMORAL HEADS | KWA | DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD. 8010379 | 2353132 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 YR | Required Intervention |