ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 49
Report
- Report Number
- 1818910-2013-03429
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- March 19, 2013
- Date of Event
- September 7, 2018
- Report Date
- August 4, 2011
- Manufacturer
- DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD. 8010379
- Product Code
- KWA
- PMA / PMN Number
- K040627
- Removal / Correction Number
- Z-1749/1816-2011
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- NJ, 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. (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.
(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 PAPERS ALLEGE AFTER PATIENT WAS IMPLANTED WITH A DEPUY ASR HIP ON HIS LEFT SIDE HE LATER EXPERIENCED ELEVATED CHROMIUM COBALT BLOOD LEVELS AND REACTIVE CHANGES ON BONE SCAN. PATIENT HAS NOT YET SCHEDULED AN EXPLANTATION OF THE ASR HIP IMPLANT.
ASR LITIGATION RECORD RECEIVED. IN ADDITION TO WHAT WAS PREVIOUSLY ALLEGED, LITIGATION ALLEGES EMOTIONAL DISTRESS AND INJURY. PATIENT WAS ALREADY REVISED. DOI: (B)(6)2009; DOR: (B)(6)2018; LEFT HIP
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113842 | ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 49 | FEMORAL HEAD HIP IMPLANT | KWA | DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD. 8010379 | 2956614 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72 YR | Other |