ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 49
Report
- Report Number
- 1818910-2014-28047
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- September 15, 2014
- Date of Event
- November 18, 2014
- Report Date
- November 18, 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
- MA, 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.(B)(4). DEPUY STILL CONSIDERS THIS INVESTIGATION CLOSED.
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. WWCAPA (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 THE INVESTIGATION CLOSED.
LITIGATION ALLEGES PAIN, INSTABILITY IN THE LEGS, AND ELEVATED METAL IONS.
UPDATE REC'D 09/08/2014 - PLAINTIFF'S PRELIMINARY DISCLOSURE FORM WAS RECEIVED, WHICH IDENTIFIED PART/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: 09/23/2014.
LITIGATION ALLEGES PAIN, INSTABILITY IN THE LEGS, AND ELEVATED METAL IONS. UPDATE REC'D 09/08/2014 - PLAINTIFF'S PRELIMINARY DISCLOSURE FORM WAS RECEIVED, WHICH IDENTIFIED PART/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: 09/23/2014. UPDATE 18 NOV 2014 - DER RCVD. UPDATED DOR, ADDED CUP LOOSENING TO THE REASONS FOR REVISION, ADDED SURGEON AND SALES REP DETAILS, ADDED SLEEVE AND STEM PRODUCTS.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 568758 | ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 49 | HIP FEMORAL HEAD | KWA | DEPUY INTL., LTD. - 8010379 | 2388574 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57 YR | Other| R |