MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 55; HIP FEMORAL HEAD

Catalog Number 999890255

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

Patient Problems Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction (1907); Pain (1994); Synovitis (2094); Distress (2329); Discomfort (2330); Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360); Metal Related Pathology (4530); Physical Asymmetry (4573); Swelling/ Edema (4577)

Event Date 01/01/2022

Event Type  Injury  

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.This hip replacement platform was voluntarily recalled from the market and the product codes are now considered inactive.Depuy considers the investigation closed.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.

Event Description

Asr litigation record received.On august 09, 2022 litigation alleges that patient had suffered the following personal and economic injuries as a result of the implantation with the asr hip implant, severe pain and discomfort, increased metal levels in blood including cobalt and chromium; permanent injuries, emotional distress, disability, disfigurement; economic damages including medical and hospital expenses for revision surgery followed by monitoring, rehabilitation and pharmaceutical costs.Doi: (b)(6) 2009, dor: (b)(6) 2022, affected side: left hip.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint #
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> pc-(b)(4)./ investigation summary
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> updated on 15-feb-2023 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
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> device history reviews for asr platform have shown no indication of deviations or anomalies with regard to material, manufacturing or inspection.H10 additional narrative: added: d4 (lot, udi and expiration date) and h4 d1, d2, d4 (catalog) and d10.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.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 joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, 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

Pfs records received.On (b)(6) 2021, during the clinic visit.The patient underwent an mri and was found to have pseudotumor.During the revision, it was noted, that the patient had brown fluid consistent with metallosis.And a reaction consistent with pseudotumor formation.

Event Description

Medical records were received: the patient was experiencing increased pain in the left hip.In (b)(6) 2022, the patient was diagnosed with a pseudotumor.Underwent testing for cobalt and chromium which were elevated.During the revision surgery, it was noted that the patient had a brown fluid consistent with metallosis and reaction with pseudotumor.The surgeon also noted there is a leg length discrepancy.In september 2022, following the revision, the patient suffered from infection and inflammation requiring irrigation and debridement.I have pain in the area near the incision.From (b)(6) 2022 to (b)(6) 2023, the patient have been tested twice regarding his inflammation levels.Inflammation is not disease-related.The patient has anxiety about the damage of high ion levels, irrigation and debridement, and the pseudotumor.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.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 joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, 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.

• Brand Name: ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 55
• Type of Device: HIP FEMORAL HEAD
• 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: 15868662
• MDR Text Key: 304340174
• Report Number: 1818910-2022-23639
• 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
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 11/28/2022

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 Expiration Date: 06/30/2012
• Device Catalogue Number: 999890255
• Device Lot Number: 2416126
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/07/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/28/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/15/2023; 10/23/2023; 12/26/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/15/2023; 11/03/2023; 01/04/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/02/2007
• 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: ADAPTER SLEEVES 12/14 +5; ASR ACETABULAR CUPS 62; ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 55; TRI-LOCK BPS SZ 6 HI OFFSET; UNK HIP ACETABULAR CUP ASR; UNK HIP FEMORAL HEAD METAL ASR; UNK HIP FEMORAL SLEEVE ASR; UNKNOWN HIP FEMORAL STEM
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 62 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 98 KG