MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD - 8010379 UNKNOWN HIP FEMORAL HEAD

Catalog Number UNK HIP FEMORAL HEAD

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Edema (1820); Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Pain (1994); No Code Available (3191)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: the asr platform was voluntarily recalled from the market in (b)(6) 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not be undertaken, as there is an ongoing investigation regarding the root cause(s) and/or corrective actions.Ref.(b)(4)superseded by (b)(4).No 510(k) number provided because this implant is sold internationally with different indications for use; it is currently sold in the us under a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.(b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Occupation: lawyer.

Event Description

Claim letter alleges pain, swelling, elevated metal ions, psychological damage, mental stress and metallosis.Claimant is seeking compensation for the damages.Doi: 2009; dor: unknown; hip unknown.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN HIP FEMORAL HEAD
• Type of Device: HIP FEMORAL HEAD
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD - 8010379; st. anthony's road; leeds LS11 8DT; UK LS11 8DT
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD - 8010379; st anthonys road; leeds LS11 8DT; UK LS11 8DT
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581-0988 ; 6107428552
• MDR Report Key: 9938981
• MDR Text Key: 189984721
• Report Number: 1818910-2020-10472
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KXA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer,foreign,other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/02/2020

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 HIP FEMORAL HEAD
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/26/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/08/2020
• 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