MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD - 8010379 ARTICUL/EZE BALL 28 +1.5 GR; ARTICULEZE HEAD (12/14 TAPER) : HIP METAL FEMORAL HEADS

Catalog Number 136511000

Device Problem Noise, Audible (3273)

Patient Problems Fall (1848); Pain (1994)

Event Date 07/19/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that patient recently fell in a split configuration and felt a pop/pain in right hip.Subsequent x-rays indicated a worn poly that was revised with a new head ball and liner.The acetabular cup and stem were not revised.It is unknown if there was any surgical delay.Doi: (b)(6) 2004, dor: (b)(6) 2023, affected side: right hip.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: no device associated with this report was received for examination.The information received will be retained for potential series investigations if triggered by trend analysis, post market surveillance, or other events within the quality system.Depuy considers the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.Device history lot: the product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the manufacturing or material that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).A manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.

• Brand Name: ARTICUL/EZE BALL 28 +1.5 GR
• Type of Device: ARTICULEZE HEAD (12/14 TAPER) : HIP METAL FEMORAL HEADS
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD - 8010379; st. anthony's road; leeds LS11 8DT; UK LS11 8DT
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY INT'L LTD. 8010379; st anthonys road; leeds LS11 8 DT; UK LS11 8 DT
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 700 orthpaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17421723
• MDR Text Key: 320015340
• Report Number: 1818910-2023-15556
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295033066
• UDI-Public: 10603295033066
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K883460
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/30/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/30/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 136511000
• Device Lot Number: 2145723
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/16/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/08/2006
• 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
• Treatment: UNK HIP ACETABULAR CUP; UNK HIP ACETABULAR LINER POLY; UNKNOWN HIP FEMORAL STEM
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 82 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 89 KG