ASR ACETABULAR CUPS 52
Report
- Report Number
- 1818910-2013-04867
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- April 23, 2013
- Date of Event
- January 10, 2014
- Report Date
- March 28, 2014
- 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
- WI, US
- Reporter Occupation
- ATTORNEY
Narratives
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: THERE IS NO NEW INFORMATION THAT WOULD CHANGE THE OUTCOME OF THE INVESTIGATION. THE COMPLAINT IS CONSIDERED CLOSED.
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.
**UPDATE** (B)(4) 2014 - SALES REP REPORTED REVISION SURGERY. PATIENT WAS REVISED TO ADDRESS ELEVATED METAL ION LEVELS. THERE IS NO NEW ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT WOULD AFFECT THE INVESTIGATION.
LITIGATION ALLEGES PATIENT HAD PAIN, DISABILITY AND EXCESSIVE LEVELS OF CHROMIUM AND COBALT AFTER ASR HIP IMPLANT.
UPDATE: 03/28/2014 - MEDICAL RECORDS RECEIVED. PATIENT WAS REVISED TO ADDRESS LIGHT YELLOW, THICK FLUID, AND BONE LOSS. THE INFORMATION RECEIVED DOES NOT CHANGE THE MDR DECISION. THIS COMPLAINT WAS UPDATED ON: 04/13/2014.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175619 | ASR ACETABULAR CUPS 52 | TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT | KWA | DEPUY INTERNATIONAL | 2940017 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59 YR | Other |