UNKNOWN ASR UNI FEMORAL HEAD
Report
- Report Number
- 1818910-2012-28105
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- November 20, 2012
- Report Date
- October 24, 2012
- Product Code
- KWA
- PMA / PMN Number
- K040627
- Removal / Correction Number
- Z-1749/1816-2011
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- NJ, US
- Reporter Occupation
- ATTORNEY
Narratives
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. 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.
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 SEEKING LEGAL ACTION. PPD AND STICKER SHEET WERE RECEIVED ON SEPARATE DATES. THE PPD WAS RECEIVED ON 10/24/2012 AND THE STICKER SHEET WAS RECEIVED ON 10/25/2012.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: LITIGATION PAPERS ALLEGE THE PATIENT SUFFERED PAIN AS A RESULT OF THE ASR IMPLANT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNKNOWN ASR UNI FEMORAL HEAD | TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT | KWA | UNKNOWN |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other |