MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD. 8010379 UNKNOWN DEPUY ASR XL HEAD; HIP FEMORAL HEAD

Catalog Number UNK-ASR

Device Problems Metal Shedding Debris (1804); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problems Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Unspecified Infection (1930); Pain (1994); Ambulation Difficulties (2544)

Event Date 06/12/2014

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2017: litigation records received.Litigation alleges pain, unable to move, limp, skin eruptions and eczema, high levels of chromium-cobalt, infection, adverse reaction to metal debris.No part and lot information provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

Aug 4, 2017: litigation records received.Litigation alleges pain, unable to move, limp, skin eruptions and eczema, high levels of chromium-cobalt, infection, adverse reaction to metal debris.No part and lot information provided.The reported event has been evaluated and will be monitored.Depuy considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN DEPUY ASR XL HEAD
• 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: 6837332
• MDR Text Key: 84307684
• Report Number: 1818910-2017-23917
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWY
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer,foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Attorney
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/04/2017

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: UNK-ASR
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/04/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/01/2017
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/21/2017
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 09/06/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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