ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 46
Report
- Report Number
- 1818910-2013-01346
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- February 15, 2013
- Date of Event
- February 4, 2019
- Report Date
- May 1, 2015
- Manufacturer
- DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD. 801037
- Product Code
- KWA
- PMA / PMN Number
- PK040627
- Removal / Correction Number
- Z-1749/1816-2011
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- PA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
- Health Professional
- Yes
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. (B)(4).
PRODUCT COMPLAINT # (B)(4). INVESTIGATION SUMMARY ==> 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. THE INVESTIGATION REGARDING THE ROOT CAUSE(S) AND/OR CORRECTIVE ACTIONS WAS CONDUCTED UNDER MDD CAPA-(B)(4). ONGOING POST MARKET SURVEILLANCE IS CONDUCTED PER OUR PROCEDURES FOR THIS PRODUCT. IF INFORMATION IS OBTAINED THAT WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE INITIAL MEDWATCH, A FOLLOW-UP MEDWATCH WILL BE FILED AS APPROPRIATE.
LITIGATION ALLEGED THE PATIENT SUFFERED PAIN, PERMANENT PHYSICAL INJURIES, DISFIGUREMENT AND EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE LEVELS OF CHROMIUM AND COBALT AS A RESULT OF THE IMPLANTED ASR HIP.
UPDATE REC 5/1/2015 - PLAINTIFF PRELIMINARY DISCLOSURE FORM WAS RECEIVED, WHICH IDENTIFIED PART/LOT INFORMATION FROM PATIENT STICKER SHEET. THE COMPLAINT AND ASSOCIATED MDRS WERE UPDATED. THERE WAS NO NEW INFORMATION THAT WOULD CHANGE THE OUTCOME OF THE INVESTIGATION. THE COMPLAINT WAS UPDATED ON: 05/19/2015.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68338 | ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 46 | FEMORAL HEAD HIP IMPLANT | KWA | DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD. 801037 | 2434083 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82 YR | Male | Other | ASR ACETABULAR CUPS 52| ASR TAP SLV ADAP 12/14 -1| CORAIL2 STD SIZE 14 |