ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 47
Report
- Report Number
- 1818910-2014-23068
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- July 10, 2014
- Date of Event
- August 20, 2014
- Report Date
- January 9, 2015
- 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
- NY, US
- Reporter Occupation
- ATTORNEY
Narratives
ADDITIONAL NARRATIVE: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.DEPUY STILL CONSIDERS THIS INVESTIGATION CLOSED.
UPDATE REC'D 01/09/2015 - PLAINTIFF'S PRELIMINARY DISCLOSURE FORM WAS RECEIVED, WHICH IDENTIFIED DOR INFORMATION. THE STEM AND ADAPTER SLEEVE ARE BEING ADDED BECAUSE OF ELEVATED METAL ION LEVELS. THE COMPLAINT AND ASSOCIATED MDRS WERE UPDATED. THE COMPLAINT WAS UPDATED ON: 01/22/2015.
LITIGATION ALLEGES PAIN, ELEVATED METAL ION LEVELS, AND BROWN FLUID IN AN ASPIRATION. PPD ALSO RECEIVED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 404312 | ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 47 | HIP FEMORAL HEAD | KWA | DEPUY INTL., LTD. - 8010379 | 2429022 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67 YR | Other |