MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US ARTICULEZE M HEAD 36MM +5; ARTICULEZE HEAD (12/14 TAPER) : HIP METAL FEMORAL HEADS

Model Number 1365-52-000

Device Problem Naturally Worn (2988)

Patient Problems Adhesion(s) (1695); Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction (1907); Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Scar Tissue (2060); Distress (2329); Metal Related Pathology (4530); Swelling/ Edema (4577)

Event Date 12/17/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).The device catalog number is unknown; therefore, udi is unavailable.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.

Event Description

Pinnacle litigation complaint received ad 13 dec 2022.Patient was revised was due to heavy metal poisoning from the toxic heavy metals.Records also alleges pain, injury, suffered additional scar tissue formation, metallosis, metal wear, loss of enjoyment of life, limitation of daily activities, emotional trauma and distress.Doi: (b)(6), 2008, dor: (b)(6), 2021, unk hip.

Event Description

After review of the medical records the patient was revised to address metal on metal with intrapelvic mass.Operative note reported anterior fluid filled pseudotumor was decompressed and the lining of the structure was removed and sent for pathology.Clinical visit on (b)(6) 2019 reported trochanteric bursitis.Doi: (b)(6) 2008, dor: (b)(6) 2021, affected side: left hip.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (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.Device history lot : a manufacturing record evaluation (mre) will not be performed since mom systems are obsolete.H6 clinical code: metal related pathology (e1618) is used to capture blood heavy metal increased and metal poisoning.

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 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

Additional information received indicated that the patient was dislocated on (b)(6) 2022 while sitting on the floor.The patient was having mild pain, intensity was 3/10.Patient denied having any fever, chills or calf pain.Patient was not requiring narcotic use at this time.The patient was treated via closed reduction.

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: ARTICULEZE M HEAD 36MM +5
• Type of Device: ARTICULEZE HEAD (12/14 TAPER) : HIP METAL FEMORAL HEADS
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY INT'L LTD. 8010379; st anthonys road; leeds IN LS11 8DT; UK LS11 8DT
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581-0988 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 16086637
• MDR Text Key: 306530796
• Report Number: 1818910-2023-00079
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295033936
• UDI-Public: 10603295033936
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K980513
• 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: 01/03/2023

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?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2013
• Device Model Number: 1365-52-000
• Device Catalogue Number: 136552000
• Device Lot Number: 2522207
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/13/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/03/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/09/2023; 05/20/2023; 08/21/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/14/2023; 05/24/2023; 08/29/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/08/2008
• 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: CORAIL2 NON COL HO SIZE 13; PINN CAN BONE SCREW 6.5MMX25MM; PINN SECTOR W/GRIPTION 50MM; PINNACLE MTL INS NEUT36IDX50OD; UNK HIP ACETABULAR LINER METAL; UNK HIP FEMORAL HEAD METAL; UNKNOWN HIP FEMORAL STEM
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 64 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 60 KG