MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US TRI-LOCK BPS SZ 5 HI OFFSET; TRILOCK HIP STEM : HIP FEMORAL STEM

Catalog Number 101214050

Device Problem Material Deformation (2976)

Patient Problems Fall (1848); Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction (1907)

Event Date 07/24/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Hip-tep revision (stem plus head and insert change) after fracture of the ceramic head (bicycle crash to the left hip).Stem change due to taper destruction by the ceramic particles.Doi: (b)(6), 2015, doe: (b)(6), 2023, affected side: left side.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).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 =hcp is reporting to nca/bfarm: "hip-tep revision (stem plus head and insert change) left side on (b)(6) 2023 after fracture of the ceramic head left side (bicycle crash to the left hip).Stem change due to taper destruction by the ceramic particles (pictures are available and can be requested).(b)(6) 2015 primary hip-tep left side in our hospital.Ref 101214050 lot 600428 trilock bps stem,ho,gr 5,l105 mm, depuy.Ref 9111131 lot 8061698 biolox ceramic hip head d 32+1.0mm 12/14 neck length short, depuy.Ref 0100013413 lot 2780994 alpha insert durasul 32/mm, zimmer.Ref 4249 lot 2784417 allofit cup 60/mm,titanium alloclasic, zimmer.The product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.Visual analysis of the photo revealed that the trunnion of the tri-lock bps sz 5 hi offset was deformed.The observed condition of the device indicates that the stem was in direct contact between the ceramic fragments and the competitors liner as a result of the reported ceramic head breakage.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device [101214050 / 600428] number, and no non-conformances / manufacturing irregularities were identified during manufacturing.Quantity manufactured: (b)(4).Date of manufacture: 2014-11-25.Any anomalies or deviations identified in dhr: none.Expiry date: 2024-10-31.Ifu reference: ifu-0902-00-701.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the tri-lock bps sz 5 hi offset would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the reported complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.Device history lot = quantity manufactured: (b)(4).Date of manufacture: 2014-11-25.Any anomalies or deviations identified in dhr: none.Expiry date: 2024-10-31.Ifu reference: ifu-0902-00-701.Device history review = a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device [101214050 / 600428] number, and no non-conformances / manufacturing irregularities were identified during manufacturing.

• Brand Name: TRI-LOCK BPS SZ 5 HI OFFSET
• Type of Device: TRILOCK HIP STEM : HIP FEMORAL STEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• Manufacturer (Section G): JTE WARSAW MFG SITE; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581-0988 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17539601
• MDR Text Key: 321047084
• Report Number: 1818910-2023-16632
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295001072
• UDI-Public: 10603295001072
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: P070026
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/14/2023

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: 12/31/2019
• Device Catalogue Number: 101214050
• Device Lot Number: 600428
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/26/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/14/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/03/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/04/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/25/2014
• 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: HIP BALL BIOLOX 32 +1 12/14; UNKNOWN HIP ACETABULAR LINERS
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Male