MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD. 8010379 DEPUY ASR XL FEM IMP SIZE 46; HIP FEMORAL HEAD

Catalog Number 999890146

Device Problems Insufficient Information (3190); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problem Foreign Body Reaction (1868)

Event Date 09/23/2013

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Asr revision ; asr xl; right; reason(s) for revision: the metallosis cause a status of anxiety, increasing metallosis in blood.This com is to be closed to capa due to the reasons for revision falling within the capa remit and off label use of a competitor stem.

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.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.(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.(b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

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.

Event Description

Patient underwent a revision to address metallosis and elevated metal ions.

• Brand Name: DEPUY ASR XL FEM IMP SIZE 46
• Type of Device: HIP FEMORAL HEAD
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD. 8010379; st. anthony's rd; leeds LS11 8 DT; UK LS11 8 DT
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD. 8010379; st. anthony's rd; leeds LS11 8 DT; UK LS11 8 DT
• Manufacturer Contact: chad gibson ; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 5743725905
• MDR Report Key: 4335252
• MDR Text Key: 5172762
• Report Number: 1818910-2014-34468
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KXA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,foreign,other
• Reporter Occupation: Patient
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/12/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 05/02/2011
• Device Catalogue Number: 999890146
• Device Lot Number: 2158328
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/12/2014
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/17/2014
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/04/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/08/2006
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: Z-1749/1816-2011
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 65 YR