MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD - 8010379 ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 49; METAL FEMORAL HEAD

Catalog Number 999890249

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

Patient Problems Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Inflammation (1932); Nerve Damage (1979); Pain (1994); Synovitis (2094); Anxiety (2328); Distress (2329); Discomfort (2330); Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360); Metal Related Pathology (4530); Muscle/Tendon Damage (4532); Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559); Swelling/ Edema (4577)

Event Date 03/01/2023

Event Type  Injury  

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

Litigation asr complaint received ad 25 jul 2023.Patient was revised was due to pain, discomfort, increased metal ion levels including cobalt and chromium, permanent injuries, emotional distress, disfigurement, disability and economic damages.Doi: (b)(6) 2008.Dor: (b)(6) 2023 left hip.

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.H10 additional narrative:.

Event Description

Medical records were received: patient was revised due to acute left pain, suspected fluid collection/ metallosis now abutting the sciatic nerve.Ion levels are quite high, moderate amount reactive synovitis/inflammatory tissue with metal staining consistent with adverse local tissue reaction ( altr ) or metallosis and that this is a known complication with metal on metal implants.Most likely, the stem was left in place.The cup was revised and used a polyethylene bearing.Doi: (b)(6) 2008.Dor: (b)(6) 2023.Affected side: left hip.

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: added: a4, b5, b7, h6 health effect - clinical code.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.Corrected: a1, d10 concomitant.

Event Description

Medical records received.Patient experienced anxiety due to all the damage that the asr has caused and about any future damage that the high levels and metal in his bloodstream can cause.

Event Description

Medical records received.The patient sustained injuries to his tendons, ligaments, tissues, and bones within his hip.The patient suffered from lower back pain and left leg pain.The patient has high cobalt and chromium levels.The surgeon found metallosis.Continue to suffer discomfort and soreness.The patient is anxious about all the damage.

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.H6: unspecified tissue injury (e2015) is being utilized to capture soft tissue injury & bone injury.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 49
• Type of Device: METAL FEMORAL HEAD
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD - 8010379; st. anthony's road; leeds LS11 8DT; UK LS11 8DT
• Manufacturer (Section G): LEEDS MFG & MATERIAL WAREHOUSE; st anthonys road; leeds
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581-0988 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17482513
• MDR Text Key: 320622301
• Report Number: 1818910-2023-16298
• 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

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: 09/30/2012
• Device Catalogue Number: 999890249
• Device Lot Number: 2459487
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/25/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/08/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/22/2023; 10/26/2023; 12/26/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 08/22/2023; 10/31/2023; 01/03/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/07/2007
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: Z-1749/1816-2011
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: ADAPTER SLEEVES 12/14 +8; ASR ACETABULAR CUPS 56; SUMMIT POR TAPER SZ8 STD OFF; UNK HIP ACETABULAR CUP ASR; UNK HIP FEMORAL SLEEVE ASR; UNKNOWN HIP FEMORAL STEM
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 66 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 82 KG