ADAPTER SLEEVES 12/14 +8
Report
- Report Number
- 1818910-2013-11142
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- January 17, 2013
- Date of Event
- November 15, 2012
- Report Date
- July 2, 2014
- Manufacturer
- DEPUY INTERNATIONAL, LTD.
- Product Code
- KWA
- PMA / PMN Number
- PK040627
- Removal / Correction Number
- Z-1749/1816-2011
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- TN, 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.
IF INFORMATION IS OBTAINED THAT WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE INITIAL MEDWATCH, A FOLLOW-UP MEDWATCH WILL BE FILED AS APPROPRIATE. DEPUY STILL CONSIDERS THIS INVESTIGATION CLOSED.
PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO MODERATE DISCOMFORT AND HIGH METAL LEVELS. (B)(4) 2012 - PATIENT'S MEDICAL RECORDS RECEIVED. RECORDS INDICATE UPON REVISION MILD CORROSION WAS FOUND AROUND THE TAPER AND STEM.
UPDATE REC¿D 7/2/2014 - LITIGATION RECEIVED. LITIGATION ALLEGES PAIN, TAN AND DARKER TAN TISSUE SURROUNDING THE HIP JOINT, METALLOSIS. THERE IS NO NEW ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT WOULD AFFECT THE INVESTIGATION. THIS COMPLAINT WAS UPDATED ON: 07/15/2014.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26074 | ADAPTER SLEEVES 12/14 +8 | SLEEVE | KWA | DEPUY INTERNATIONAL, LTD. | 2844718 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 54 YR |