ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 45
Report
- Report Number
- 1818910-2014-31894
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- November 18, 2014
- Date of Event
- March 13, 2015
- Report Date
- March 13, 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
- ME, 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. (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.THIS COMPLAINT IS THE SUBJECT OF LITIGATION OR A LEGAL CLAIM AND CURRENTLY COMPLETE PRODUCT DETAIL IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. A FOLLOW-UP MEDWATCH WILL BE FILED AS APPROPRIATE.
ADDITIONAL NARRATIVE: 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
ADDITIONAL NARRATIVE: DEPUY CONSIDERS THE INVESTIGATION CLOSED AT THIS TIME. SHOULD THE PRODUCT AND/OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BE RECEIVED, THE INVESTIGATION WILL BE RE-OPENED. (B)(4).
UPDATE (B)(4) 2015: DER REC'D, PATIENT DEMOS - WEIGHT & HEIGHT, SURGEON, REVISION CONFIRMED - (B)(6) 2015, INCREASING METAL IONS, SALES REP DETAILS, HIP SIDE - RIGHT, ALL MW FIELDS.
LITIGATION PAPERS ALLEGE ALVAL, PAIN, DISCOMFORT, POOR BALANCE, DIFFICULTY WALKING, NOISES; POPPING, CLICKING, AND GRINDING, BONE EROSION, FEMORAL ACETABULAR LOOSENING, IMPINGEMENT AND/OR DETACHMENT, AND METALLOSIS.
UPDATE REC'D 12/12/14 - PLAINTIFF¿S PRELIMINARY DISCLOSURE FORM WAS RECEIVED, WHICH IDENTIFIED SIDE, DOB, AND PART/LOT INFORMATION. THERE IS NO NEW ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT WOULD AFFECT THE INVESTIGATION.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 746711 | ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 45 | HIP FEMORAL HEAD | KWA | DEPUY INTL., LTD. - 8010379 | 2291341 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63 YR | Other| R |