MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US UNK HIP FEMORAL STEM SUMMIT

Catalog Number UNK HIP FEMORAL STEM SUMMIT

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

Patient Problems Cyst(s) (1800); Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction (1907); Muscular Rigidity (1968); Pain (1994); Osteolysis (2377); Metal Related Pathology (4530); Swelling/ Edema (4577)

Event Date 01/01/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Patient correspondence: patient called to state he has depuy summit bilateral hips that were implanted in 2004.He states he now has high chromium levels and pseudotumors.His physician is recommending a revision.He is calling to see if his implants are involved in a recall and is also interested in compensation.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).The device catalog number is unknown; therefore, udi is unavailable.Initial reporter occupation: lawyer.(b)(4).Investigation summary: no device associated with this report was received for examination.A worldwide lot specific complaint database search, or manufacturing record evaluation, was not possible as the required lot number was not provided.The information received will be retained for trend analysis, post market surveillance, or other events within the quality system.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.

• Brand Name: UNK HIP FEMORAL STEM SUMMIT
• Type of Device: FEMORAL STEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. 1818910; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581-0988 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 15446895
• MDR Text Key: 300153129
• Report Number: 1818910-2022-18210
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/19/2022

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 STEM SUMMIT
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/06/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/19/2022
• 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
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: UNK HIP FEMORAL STEM SUMMIT; UNKNOWN HIP ACETABULAR CUP; UNKNOWN HIP ACETABULAR LINERS; UNKNOWN HIP FEMORAL HEAD
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 65 YR
• Patient Sex: Male