MAUDE Adverse Event Report: J & J MEDICAL (SUZHOU) LTD. - REG. # 3006356043 MODULAR CATHCART BALL 46MM OD; HIP FEMORAL HEAD

Catalog Number 136346000

Device Problem Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problem Unspecified Infection (1930)

Event Date 01/27/2017

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

This complaint is still under investigation.Depuy will notify the fda of the results of this investigation once it has been completed.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.(b)(4).

Event Description

Patient was revised to address an infection.

Manufacturer Narrative

Examination of the reported devices was not possible as they were not returned.A search of the complaints databases finds no other reports against the product and lot code combinations since their release to distribution.The investigation can draw no conclusion with the information provided.Based on the inability to determine root cause, the need for corrective action has not been indicated.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: MODULAR CATHCART BALL 46MM OD
• Type of Device: HIP FEMORAL HEAD
• Manufacturer (Section D): J & J MEDICAL (SUZHOU) LTD. - REG. # 3006356043; no.299 changyang st; suzhou industrial park; suzhou 21512 -6; CH 21512-6
• Manufacturer (Section G): J & J MEDICAL (SUZHOU) LTD. - REG. # 3006356043; no.299 changyang st; suzhou industrial park; suzhou 21512 -6; CH 21512-6
• Manufacturer Contact: chad gibson ; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 5743725905
• MDR Report Key: 6298151
• MDR Text Key: 66429697
• Report Number: 1818910-2017-11814
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LZY
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K903084
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,health profession
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/27/2017

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: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 136346000
• Device Lot Number: D16010291
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/27/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/02/2017
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/14/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/13/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 87 YR