ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 49
Report
- Report Number
- 1818910-2013-05356
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- May 6, 2013
- Date of Event
- July 17, 2014
- Report Date
- July 17, 2014
- Manufacturer
- DEPUY INTERNATIONAL
- Product Code
- KWA
- PMA / PMN Number
- PK040627
- Removal / Correction Number
- Z1749/1816-2011
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- SC, 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.
DEPUY STILL CONSIDERS THIS INVESTIGATION CLOSED.
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) 2013 - PLAINTIFF¿S PRELIMINARY DISCLOSURE FORM WAS RECEIVED, WHICH IDENTIFIED PART/LOT INFORMATION. THE COMPLAINT AND ASSOCIATED MDRS WERE UPDATED. THERE WAS NO NEW INFORMATION THAT WOULD CHANGE THE OUTCOME OF THE INVESTIGATION. COMPLAINT UPDATED (B)(4) 2013.
LITIGATION ALLEGES PATIENT HAD PAIN, DISCOMFORT AND EXCESSIVE LEVELS OF CHROMIUM AND COBALT AFTER ASR HIP IMPLANT.
UPDATE REC'D 7/17/2014 - SALES REP REPORTED REVISION SURGERY. PATIENT WAS REVISED TO ADDRESS PAIN. THE SLEEVE IS BEING ADDED TO THE COMPLAINT. THIS COMPLAINT WAS UPDATED ON: 07/28/2014.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 196431 | ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 49 | FEMORAL HEAD | KWA | DEPUY INTERNATIONAL | 2571888 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62 YR | Other |