ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 46
Report
- Report Number
- 1818910-2012-28021
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- November 30, 2012
- Date of Event
- April 19, 2011
- Report Date
- November 14, 2012
- Manufacturer
- DEPUY INTERNATIONAL
- Product Code
- KWA
- PMA / PMN Number
- K040627
- Removal / Correction Number
- Z-1749/1816-2011
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- VT, US
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
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. (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. NOT RETURNED.
UPDATE: (B)(6) 2012: LITIGATION DOCUMENTS WERE RECEIVED. LITIGATION ALLEGES THAT THE PATIENT SUFFERED DEBILITATING PAIN AND DISCOMFORT IN HIPS AND LEGS, THEREBY INTERFERING WITH PLAINTIFFS ABILITY TO PERFORM ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. THERE IS NO NEW INFORMATION THAT WOULD CHANGE THE OUTCOME OF THE INVESTIGATION.
PATIENT WAS REVISED TO ADDRESS PAIN AND ACETABULAR LOOSENING. **UPDATE** (B)(6) 2012 - PLAINTIFF'S PRELIMINARY DISCLOSURE FORM WAS RECEIVED, WHICH INDICATES THAT PATIENT IS SEEKING LEGAL ACTION. PART/LOT INFORMATION FOR THE FEMORAL HEAD AND SIDE WERE ALSO IDENTIFIED. THE COMPLAINT AND ASSOCIATED MDRS WERE UPDATED. THERE WAS NO NEW INFORMATION THAT WOULD CHANGE THE OUTCOME OF THE INVESTIGATION.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 46 | FEMORAL HEAD | KWA | DEPUY INTERNATIONAL | 2571074 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 YR | Other |