FDA Adverse Event Injury Summary report: N

ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 45

MDR report key: 2874752 · Received December 16, 2012

Report

Report Number
1818910-2012-29138
Event Type
Injury
Date Received
December 16, 2012
Manufacturer
DEPUY INTERNATIONAL
Product Code
KWA
PMA / PMN Number
K040627
Removal / Correction Number
Z1749/1816-2011
Adverse Event
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
TX, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

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.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

LITIGATION PAPERS ALLEGE: SUFFERS FROM PAIN IN HER LEG AND HIP AREA WHEN WALKING, HAS A NOTICEABLE LIMP AND MUST USE A CANE FOR STABILITY. IN ADDITION IS HARD FOR HER TO GO PLACES, FOR INSTANCE, TO DOCTORS APPOINTMENTS, BECAUSE IT IS SO DIFFICULT AND PAINFUL TO GET IN AND OUT OF AN AUTOMOBILE. **UPDATE: (B)(6) 2011 PLAINTIFF FACT SHEET RECEIVED WITH PART/LOT INFORMATION,

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 45 FEMORAL HEAD KWA DEPUY INTERNATIONAL 2872820

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1