TOTAL ASR FEM IMP SIZE 47
Report
- Report Number
- 1818910-2016-28208
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- September 28, 2016
- Date of Event
- July 28, 2015
- Report Date
- August 29, 2016
- Manufacturer
- DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD - 8010379
- Product Code
- KWA
- Removal / Correction Number
- Z-1749/1816-2011
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- CA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- ATTORNEY
Narratives
NO 510(K) NUMBER PROVIDED BECAUSE THIS IMPLANT IS SOLD INTERNATIONALLY WITH DIFFERENT INDICATIONS FOR USE; IT IS CURRENTLY SOLD IN THE US UNDER A DIFFERENT PART NUMBER. THE CORRECTION/REMOVAL REPORTING NUMBER LISTED APPLIES TO THE CORRESPONDING PRODUCT CODE SOLD DOMESTICALLY. 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.
DEPUY STILL CONSIDERS THIS CASE CLOSED TO CAPA. IF INFORMATION IS OBTAINED THAT WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE INITIAL MEDWATCH, A FOLLOW-UP MEDWATCH WILL BE FILED AS APPROPRIATE.
(B)(4). INVESTIGATION SUMMARY: HE 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. THE INVESTIGATION REGARDING THE ROOT CAUSE(S) AND/OR CORRECTIVE ACTIONS WAS CONDUCTED UNDER MDD CAPA (B)(4). ONGOING POST MARKET SURVEILLANCE IS CONDUCTED PER OUR PROCEDURES FOR THIS PRODUCT. IF INFORMATION IS OBTAINED THAT WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE INITIAL MEDWATCH , A FOLLOW-UP MEDWATCH, A FOLLOW-UP MEDWATCH WILL BE FILED AS APPROPRIATE.
PRODUCT COMPLAINT # (B)(4). IF INFORMATION IS OBTAINED THAT WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE INITIAL MEDWATCH, A FOLLOW-UP MEDWATCH WILL BE FILED AS APPROPRIATE.
LITIGATION DOCUMENTS RECEIVED. LITIGATION ALLEGES THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION TO ADDRESS PAIN, CUP LOOSENING, LIMITED MOBILITY, SHEDDING OF METAL DEBRIS AND ELEVATED METAL IONS.
AFTER REVIEW OF MEDICAL RECORDS, OPERATIVE NOTES REPORTED THAT SYNOVIAL TISSUE SHOWED STAINING C/W METALLOSIS AND MINIMAL BONE LOSS WAS NOTED. THERE WERE NO LOOSENING. DOI: (B)(6) 2006; (B)(6) 2015; LEFT HIP.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 634066 | TOTAL ASR FEM IMP SIZE 47 | HIP FEMORAL HEAD | KWA | DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD - 8010379 | 1153092 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47 YR | Required Intervention |