ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 45
Report
- Report Number
- 1818910-2014-23040
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- July 9, 2014
- Date of Event
- June 17, 2014
- Report Date
- December 12, 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
- NC, US
- Reporter Occupation
- HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
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 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.(B)(4).DEPUY STILL CONSIDERS THIS INVESTIGATION CLOSED.
DEPUY CONSIDERS THE INVESTIGATION CLOSED AT THIS TIME. SHOULD THE PRODUCT AND/OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BE RECEIVED, THE INVESTIGATION WILL BE RE-OPENED. DEPUY SYNTHES HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT THE CATALOG NUMBER AND LOT NUMBER IS NOT AVAILABLE.
UPDATE REC'D 09/15/2014- LITIGATION PAPERS RECEIVED. LITIGATION ALLEGES PAIN, DISCOMFORT, CLUNKING, WEAKNESS, DIFFICULTY SLEEPING, AND ELEVATED METAL ION LEVELS. THE DOB WAS PROVIDED. THERE IS NO NEW ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT WOULD AFFECT THE INVESTIGATION. THE COMPLAINT WAS UPDATED ON: 10/02/2014.
SALES REP REPORTED REVISION SURGERY. NO REASON FOR REVISION GIVEN.
UPDATE REC'D - PLAINTIFF'S PRELIMINARY DISCLOSURE FORM WAS RECEIVED, WHICH IDENTIFIED CORRECT DOI AND PART/LOT INFORMATION. THE STEM IS BEING ADDED TO THE COMPLAINT FOR ELEVATED METAL ION LEVELS.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 402114 | ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 45 | HIP FEMORAL HEAD | KWA | DEPUY INTL., LTD. - 8010379 | 2163178 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 64 YR | Required Intervention |