ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 47
Report
- Report Number
- 1818910-2013-21963
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- July 23, 2013
- Date of Event
- July 17, 2013
- Report Date
- April 11, 2014
- Manufacturer
- DEPUY INTL., LTD. - 8010379
- Product Code
- KWA
- PMA / PMN Number
- PK040627
- Removal / Correction Number
- Z-1749/1816-2011
- 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.
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.(B)(4). DEPUY STILL CONSIDERS THIS INVESTIGATION CLOSED.
**UPDATE** (B)(4) 2013 - PLAINTIFF¿S PRELIMINARY DISCLOSURE FORM WAS RECEIVED, WHICH IDENTIFIED DOB INFORMATION. THE COMPLAINT AND ASSOCIATED MDRS WERE UPDATED. THERE WAS NO NEW INFORMATION THAT WOULD CHANGE THE OUTCOME OF THE INVESTIGATION.
LITIGATION RECEIVED ALLEGING THAT THE PATIENT SUFFERS FROM THE ACETABULAR CUP PRODUCING METALLIC DEBRIS, LOOSENING FROM THE ACETABULUM, PAIN, AND ABNORMAL BLOOD METAL ION CONCENTRATIONS. COMMENT: IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE LAW FIRM USES THE SAME (OR SIMILAR) COMPLAINT FOR ALL PATIENTS, SO IT IS POSSIBLE THESE SYMPTOMS ARE NOT SPECIFIC TO THIS PATIENT.
UPDATE REC'D 04/11/2014- PLAINTIFF'S PRELIMINARY DISCLOSURE FORM WITH MEDICAL RECORDS WAS RECEIVED, WHICH IDENTIFIED PART/LOT INFORMATION FROM PATIENT STICKER SHEET. THE COMPLAINT AND ASSOCIATED MDRS WERE UPDATED. THERE WAS NO NEW INFORMATION THAT WOULD CHANGE THE OUTCOME OF THE INVESTIGATION. THE COMPLAINT WAS UPDATED ON: 04/29/2014.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 343433 | ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 47 | FEMORAL HEAD | KWA | DEPUY INTL., LTD. - 8010379 | 2241277 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62 YR | Other |