MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US DLT TS CER HD 12/14 32MM +5; ARTICULEZE HEAD (12/14 TAPER) : HIP CERAMIC FEMORAL HEADS

Catalog Number 136532720

Device Problems Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923); Noise, Audible (3273)

Patient Problems Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Pain (1994); Joint Dislocation (2374); Ambulation Difficulties (2544); Swelling/ Edema (4577)

Event Date 12/14/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the surgeon stated that his patient was hearing squeaky noise coming from her hip.After an x-ray was taken he noticed that the head ball was malposition.Patient was revised with dual mobility.Chart notes and x-rays to follow.It was also indicated that there was malposition of the cup.Doi: (b)(6) 2019 - dor: dec 14,2021 (unknown side).Mrr findings, aei note a-10291640 under (b)(4).On (b)(6) 2022, the patient had a revision right total hip to address fractured, dislocated, deformed polyethylene liner, metallosis in surrounding tissue.Head and liner were revised.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803 (and/or part 4, as applicable).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, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, 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 report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: according to the information received, ¿it was reported that the surgeon stated that his patient was hearing squeaky noise coming from her hip.After an x-ray was taken he noticed that the head ball was malposition.Patient was revised with dual mobility.Chart notes and x-rays to follow.It was also indicated that there was malposition of the cup.Doi: (b)(6) 2019 - dor: (b)(6) 2021 (unknown side)".The product and photos ((b)(4) x-ray films ad (b)(6) 2022) were returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Review of the returned dlt ts cer hd 12/14 32mm +5 could confirm a disassociation event since it was found that occurred a transfer of the titanium cup material onto the surface of the ceramic head.This is a result of the femoral head having articulating against the inner surface of the cup post disassociation of the liner.This evidence of material transfer is expected in cases of disassociation and does not indicate any error or device defect regarding the femoral head.It is not unreasonable that noise would be present due to the ceramic head articulating against the metal cup.It is subsequent the liner disassociation and does not signify any product error.However, based on the available information no signs a dislocation between the femoral head and liner were observed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the dlt ts cer hd 12/14 32mm +5 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: 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 32MM +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): CORK MFG & MATERIAL WAREHOUSE; loughbeg ringaskiddy; cork ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581-0988 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18356168
• MDR Text Key: 330887385
• Report Number: 1818910-2023-25569
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295033479
• UDI-Public: 10603295033479
• 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,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/19/2023

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 Catalogue Number: 136532720
• Device Lot Number: 8636122
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/07/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/05/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/19/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/13/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/13/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/09/2017
• 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: ALTRX +4 NEUT 32IDX48OD.; PINNACLE SECTOR II CUP 48MM.; UNKNOWN HIP FEMORAL STEM.
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 70 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 147 KG