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

Catalog Number UNK HIP FEMORAL STEM

Device Problems Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Osseointegration Problem (3003)

Patient Problems Anemia (1706); Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Pain (1994); Anxiety (2328); Distress (2329); Discomfort (2330); Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646); Metal Related Pathology (4530); Muscle/Tendon Damage (4532); Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559)

Event Date 03/10/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Asr litigation records received.Litigation alleges severe pain, discomfort, elevated metal ions, emotional distress, disability, disfigurement, permanent injuries.Doi: (b)(6) 2008; dor: (b)(6) 2023; left hip.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).D4: the device catalog number is unknown; therefore, udi is unavailable.E3 initial reporter occupation: lawyer.H6 component code: appropriate term/code not available (g07002) used to capture no findings available.Investigation summary = 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.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

Medical records reported, pathology results noted of mechanical loosening of internal left hip prosthetic joint and femoral head was found with a soft tissue and bone corrosive changes.The lot number is 2522202 for the femoral head.The patient was also diagnosed with anemia due to acute blood loss and acute post operative pain.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint #(b)(4).Investigation summary: 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: a manufacturing record evaluation (mre), was not possible because the required lot code was not provided.Added: a2 age, b1 (product problem), b5, b7, h6 health effect - clinical code corrected: d10 (concomitant), h6 medical device problem code.

Event Description

The patient sustained physical injuries to his tendons, ligaments, tissues, and bones within his left hip.He suffered from elevated cobalt and chromium levels.During revision, the doctor found metallosis throughout his hip.Post revision, the patient experienced ongoing pain.The patient has anxiety about all the damage that the asr has caused.

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.H10 additional narrative: if information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary = 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.No device associated with this report was received for examination.An evaluation of the manufacturing record could not be performed as the required product/lot number was not provided to complete the evaluation.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.Update 08-aug-2023.Update 4o7-aug-2023 received did not have any additional details to be added in investigation.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 = a manufacturing record evaluation (mre), was not possible because the required lot code was not provided.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN HIP FEMORAL STEM
• Type of Device: HIP 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: 17317253
• MDR Text Key: 319025947
• Report Number: 1818910-2023-14179
• 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: 07/13/2023

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 Catalogue Number: UNK HIP FEMORAL STEM
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/29/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/13/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/08/2023; 10/02/2023; 01/05/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 08/08/2023; 10/05/2023; 01/10/2024
• 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: ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 45; UNK HIP ACETABULAR CUP ASR; UNK HIP FEMORAL HEAD METAL ASR; UNK HIP FEMORAL SLEEVE ASR
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 53 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 109 KG