DEPUY ASR FEM IMPLANT SZ 45
Report
- Report Number
- 1818910-2013-02919
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- February 27, 2013
- Report Date
- February 21, 2013
- Manufacturer
- DEPUY INTERNATIONAL
- Product Code
- KXA
- PMA / PMN Number
- PK032659
- Removal / Correction Number
- Z1749/1816-2011
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- FL, 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.
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.
THIS REPORT IS STILL CONSIDERED CLOSED. IF INFORMATION IS OBTAINED THAT WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE INITIAL MEDWATCH, A FOLLOW-UP MEDWATCH WILL BE FILED AS APPROPRIATE.
DEPUY CONSIDERS THE INVESTIGATION CLOSED AT THIS TIME. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BE RECEIVED, THE INFORMATION WILL BE REVIEWED AND THE INVESTIGATION WILL BE RE-OPENED AS NECESSARY.
THIS COMPLAINT IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION. DEPUY WILL NOTIFY THE FDA OF THE RESULTS OF THIS INVESTIGATION ONCE IT HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
LITIGATION ALLEGES PATIENT HAD PAIN, WEAKNESS AND DIFFICULTY WITH SIMPLE DAILY ACTIVITIES AFTER ASR HIP IMPLANT.
UPDATE 10/16/2015 - MEDICAL RECORDS RECEIVED. AFTER REVIEW OF THE MEDICAL RECORDS FOR MDR REPORTABILITY, THE MEDICAL RECORDS INDICATED THAT THE PATIENT HAD AN ASR HIP RESURFACING PLACED ON (B)(6) 2007. THE REVISION OPERATIVE NOTE FROM (B)(6) 2015 INDICATED METALLOSIS AND ELEVATED METAL IONS. THE PREVIOUSLY REPORTED UNKNOWN ASR SLEEVE AND STEM ARE BEING REJECTED AS THEY WERE NEVER IMPLANTED ON (B)(6) 2007. THE COMPLAINT WAS UPDATED ON: 11/5/2015.
UPDATE REC'D 12/10/2015- LITIGATION RECEIVED. PART/LOT WAS UPDATED FOR THE HEAD AND CUP. THE COMPLAINT WAS UPDATED ON DEC 18, 2015.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84259 | DEPUY ASR FEM IMPLANT SZ 45 | HIP FEMORAL HEAD | KXA | DEPUY INTERNATIONAL | 2322209 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other |