ASR ACETABULAR CUPS 54
Report
- Report Number
- 1818910-2014-22994
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- July 8, 2014
- Date of Event
- July 1, 2014
- Report Date
- December 16, 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
- CA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
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. (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. ADDITIONAL NARRATIVE: IF INFORMATION IS OBTAINED THAT WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE INITIAL MEDWATCH, A FOLLOW-UP MEDWATCH WILL BE FILED AS APPROPRIATE.
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.
ASR REVISION REPORTED VIA SALES REP; ASR XL; LEFT. REASON(S) FOR REVISION : PAIN / NOISE (SQUEAKING) / RAISED COCR LEVELS.
UPDATE REC'D 12/16/2014- LITIGATION PAPERS RECEIVED.LITIGATION ALLEGES PAIN, LOOSENING OF THE ACETABULAR CUP, METALLIC DEBRIS, AND ELEVATED METAL ION LEVELS. THE EXISTING MDR DECISION HAS BEEN REVERSED AND THE STEM HAS BEEN REPORTED. THE COMPLAINT WAS UPDATED ON: 01/08/2015.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396096 | ASR ACETABULAR CUPS 54 | HIP ACETABULAR CUP | KWA | DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD.-8010379 | 2459669 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63 YR | Required Intervention |