ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 53
Report
- Report Number
- 1818910-2014-17484
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- April 25, 2014
- Date of Event
- April 7, 2014
- Report Date
- July 3, 2014
- Manufacturer
- DEPUY INTERNATIONAL 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
- TN, US
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
Narratives
IF INFORMATION IS OBTAINED THAT WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE INITIAL MEDWATCH, A FOLLOW-UP MEDWATCH WILL BE FILED AS APPROPRIATE. 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 THIS 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.(B)(4). DEPUY STILL CONSIDERS THIS INVESTIGATION CLOSED.
UPDATE REC'D 7/3/2014 - LITIGATION RECEIVED. DOI PROVIDED. LITIGATION ALLEGES PAIN, DIFFICULTY WALKING, LOSS OF MOBILITY, CHROMIUM AND COBALT POISONING. THERE IS NO NEW ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT WOULD AFFECT THE INVESTIGATION. THIS COMPLAINT WAS UPDATED ON: 07/15/2014.
SALES REP REPORTED REVISION SURGERY. REASON FOR REVISION NOT PROVIDED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251991 | ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 53 | HIP FEMORAL HEAD | KWA | DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD.-8010379 | 2747847 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72 YR | Required Intervention |