MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD - 8010379 ASR ACETABULAR CUPS 54; HIP ACETABULAR CUP

Catalog Number 999800754

Device Problems Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923); Naturally Worn (2988); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Noise, Audible (3273)

Patient Problems Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Hemorrhage/Bleeding (1888); Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction (1907); Pain (1994); Anxiety (2328); Distress (2329); Discomfort (2330); Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360); Joint Dislocation (2374); Metal Related Pathology (4530); Muscle/Tendon Damage (4532); Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559)

Event Date 10/20/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Asr litigation record received.Litigation alleges asr alleges severe pain and discomfort, increased metal levels in blood including cobalt and chromium; permanent injuries, emotional distress, disability, disfigurement; economic damages.Doi: (b)(6) 2008; doe: (b)(6) 2022, right 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.

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: device history reviews for asr platform have shown no indication of deviations or anomalies with regard to material, manufacturing or inspection.

Event Description

Medical records were received: medical records report that the patient has a history of squeaking hip.There was extensive blackening of the tissue and metallosis.The patient's abductor tendons musculature and bones were well intact but the pseudocapsule was excised removing as much metallosis debris as possible.On (b)(6) 2022, the patient had a right total hip arthroplasty revision to address metallosis of the right hip.The indications for surgery included metal on metal hip with greatly elevated metal ions and squeaking hip.During the procedure, the surgeon observed blackening of the tissue and metallosis.The femoral stem was retained.

Event Description

Additional information received.Patient sustain physical injuries to her tendons, ligaments, tissues and bones within her right hip.Patient suffered from pain, elevated cobalt and chromium levels and a pseudotumor.Surgeon informed that she needed revision.During the revision, metallosis throughout the hip was found.Post revision surgery, patient suffered a hip dislocation, blood loss and extreme pain.The anxiety about all the damage the high ions levels and metal in her bloodstream.

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.Added: a4, b1 (product problem), b5, b7, h6 health effect - clinical code & medical device problem code corrected: d10 concomitant.

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 ACETABULAR CUPS 54
• Type of Device: HIP ACETABULAR CUP
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD - 8010379; st. anthony's road; leeds LS11 8DT; UK LS11 8DT
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY INT'L LTD. 8010379; st anthonys road; leeds LS11 8 DT; UK LS11 8 DT
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581-0988 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17404358
• MDR Text Key: 319839382
• Report Number: 1818910-2023-15298
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K040627
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 07/27/2023

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: 999800754
• Device Lot Number: 2609945
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/12/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/27/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/16/2023; 10/11/2023; 12/11/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 08/17/2023; 10/11/2023; 12/18/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/30/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: Z-1749/1816-2011
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: ADAPTER SLEEVES 12/14 +8; ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 47; SUMMIT POR TAPER SZ7 STD OFF; UNK HIP FEMORAL HEAD METAL ASR; UNK HIP FEMORAL SLEEVE ASR; UNKNOWN HIP FEMORAL STEM
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 61 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 158 KG