MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD - 8010379 ARTICUL/EZE BALL 32 +13 BLK; ARTICULEZE HEAD (12/14 TAPER) : HIP METAL FEMORAL HEADS

Catalog Number 136524000

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

Patient Problem Discomfort (2330)

Event Date 09/27/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803 (and/or part 4, as applicable).This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, 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 report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

It was reported that patient presented with some discomfort in her hip.It was observed on x-ray that there was some eccentric wear of the acetabular liner.Patient had a liner and head exchange.Liner was examined to have minimal wear.There was no surgical delay.Doi- (b)(6) 2017.Dor- (b)(6) 2023.Affected side- right hip.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary no device associated with this report was received for examination.In order to determine if a lot related issue was possible, a worldwide complaint database search was performed.A worldwide complaint database search found no additional related reports against the provided product code/lot code combination.Based on the inability to find any additional related reports against the provided product code/lot code combination it is reasonable to conclude that there are no anomalies with regard to manufacturing or inspection contained in the device history records that would contribute to the reported event.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of the post-market surveillance.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.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 32 +13 BLK
• 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: 17894867
• MDR Text Key: 325243928
• Report Number: 1818910-2023-20478
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295033202
• UDI-Public: 10603295033202
• 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: 10/09/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/09/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/30/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: 136524000
• Device Lot Number: D11032208A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/10/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/19/2016
• 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
• Treatment: ALTRX +4 10D 32IDX50OD
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 72 YR
• Patient Sex: Female