UNKNOWN DEPUY ASR ACETABULAR CUP
Report
- Report Number
- 1818910-2014-24300
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- July 28, 2014
- Date of Event
- July 7, 2014
- Report Date
- February 6, 2015
- Manufacturer
- DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD.-8010379
- Product Code
- KWA
- PMA / PMN Number
- PUNKNOWN
- Removal / Correction Number
- Z-1749/1816-2011
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- PA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
Narratives
DEPUY STILL CONSIDERS THE INVESTIGATION CLOSED.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.
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.
ASR REVISION REPORTED VIA SALES REP; ASR XL; LEFT; REASON(S) FOR REVISION ; PAIN / ELEVATED ION LEVELS.
UPDATE REC'D 02/06/2015- LITIGATION PAPERS RECEIVED. LITIGATION PAPERS ALLEGE PAIN AND EXCESSIVE METAL ION LEVELS. THE DOB & DOI WERE PROVIDED. THE STEM IS BEING ADDED BECAUSE OF ELEVATED METAL ION LEVELS. THE COMPLAINT WAS UPDATED ON: 02/18/2015.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 439221 | UNKNOWN DEPUY ASR ACETABULAR CUP | HIP ACETABULAR CUP | KWA | DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD.-8010379 | UNKNOWN |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65 YR | Required Intervention |