ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 55
Report
- Report Number
- 1818910-2013-03186
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- June 14, 2013
- Date of Event
- August 27, 2014
- Report Date
- November 25, 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
- CA, 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.
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.
LITIGATION ALLEGES PATIENT EXPERIENCED PHYSICAL INJURY, PAIN, BODILY IMPAIRMENT, HIGH LEVELS OF TOXIC METAL IN BLOOD STREAM, AND SUFFERING. PATIENT HAS NOT BEEN REVISED. UPDATE: (B)(6) 2012: PLAINTIFFS PRELIMINARY DISCLOSURE FORM WAS RECEIVED WHICH IDENTIFIED PART/LOT INFORMATION.
UPDATE REC¿D 11/25/2014 - PPD WITH MEDICAL RECORDS RECEIVED. UPON REVISION, INFLAMMATION, BROWN STAINING OF THE BURSA, METALLOSIS, BROWN STAINED FLUID, AND OSTEOLYSIS WERE NOTED. THE STEM AND SLEEVE ARE BEING ADDED TO THE COMPLAINT FOR ELEVATED METAL ION LEVELS. THE STEM REMAINED IN SITU. THIS COMPLAINT WAS UPDATED ON: 12/22/14.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 272015 | ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 55 | TOTAL HIP IMPLANT | KWA | DEPUY INTERNATIONAL | 2199353 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68 YR | Other |