ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 45
Report
- Report Number
- 1818910-2014-23325
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- July 14, 2014
- Date of Event
- October 8, 2013
- Report Date
- September 20, 2016
- 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
- CT, US
- Reporter Occupation
- ATTORNEY
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. 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.
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.
(B)(4). DEPUY STILL CONSIDERS THE INVESTIGATION CLOSED AT THIS TIME. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BE RECEIVED, THE INFORMATION WILL BE REVIEWED AND THE INVESTIGATION WILL BE RE-OPENED AS NECESSARY.
DEPUY STILL CONSIDERS THIS INVESTIGATION CLOSED AT THIS TIME.
LITIGATION ALLEGES PAIN, SORENESS, STIFFNESS, SWELLING, DISCOMFORT, INCREASED METAL ION LEVELS, AND INFLAMMATION. PATIENT IS BILATERAL. DOI AND DOR THE SAME FOR BOTH HIPS.
UPDATE REC'D 07/25/2014 - PLAINTIFF'S PRELIMINARY DISCLOSURE FORM WAS RECEIVED, WHICH IDENTIFIED 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: 08/07/2014.
UPDATE - 09/20/2016 MEDICAL RECORDS RECEIVED. AFTER REVIEW OF THE MEDICAL RECORDS FOR MDR REPORTABILITY, ELEVATED METAL ION LEVELS WERE REPORTED (WITH NO ACTUAL VALUE GIVEN). ADDING STEM /SLEEVE.
UPDATE ¿ 10/03/2016 MEDICAL RECORDS RECEIVED. AFTER REVIEW OF THE MEDICAL RECORDS FOR MDR REPORTABILITY, THE REVISION SURGERY NOTES REPORT SYNOVITIS, MALAISE, FATIGUE, AND SOME CARDIAC IRREGULARITIES. THERE IS NO NEW ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT WOULD AFFECT THE EXISTING INVESTIGATION.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 409524 | ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 45 | HIP FEMORAL HEAD | KWA | DEPUY INTL., LTD. - 8010379 | 2454973 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 73 YR | Required Intervention |