MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US DLT TS CER HD 12/14 36MM +8.5; ARTICULEZE HEAD (12/14 TAPER) : HIP CERAMIC FEMORAL HEADS

Model Number 1365-36-730

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

Patient Problems Wound Dehiscence (1154); Unspecified Infection (1930); Pain (1994); Fluid Discharge (2686); Swelling/ Edema (4577)

Event Date 01/28/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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Event Description

Pfs records stated that on 12/20/2021, patient had right hip revision due to heavy metal poisoning from toxic heavy metals.Also alleges injury, pain, tissue destruction, metal wear, loss of enjoyment of life and limitation of daily activities.Operative noted that the patient had competitor implants along with depuy delta ceramic head were implanted in right hip.This revision was captured in (b)(4).Medical records reported that on 01/28/2022, the patient had an irrigation and debridement of right hip to address infection with wound drainage.The indications for surgery included increase in swelling, pain, and spontaneous drainage from his right hip 4 weeks after revision.During the procedure, the surgeon reported observing a small area of dehiscence.Doi(head): (b)(6) 2021 ; doe: (b)(6) 2022 ; right hip.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : no device associated with this report was received for examination.Review of the photo, x-ray evidence found nothing indicative of a device nonconformance that could have contributed to the reported event.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.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: DLT TS CER HD 12/14 36MM +8.5
• Type of Device: ARTICULEZE HEAD (12/14 TAPER) : HIP CERAMIC FEMORAL HEADS
• 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: 16805975
• MDR Text Key: 313987850
• Report Number: 1818910-2023-08552
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295033677
• UDI-Public: 10603295033677
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K073570
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/25/2023

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?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 1365-36-730
• Device Catalogue Number: 136536730
• Device Lot Number: 9356821
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/04/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/25/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/18/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/19/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/29/2019
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 72 YR
• Patient Sex: Male