MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD - 8010379 UNK HIP FEMORAL HEAD METAL ASR; METAL FEMORAL HEAD

Catalog Number UNK HIP FEMORAL HEAD METAL ASR

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

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Distress (2329); Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360); Metal Related Pathology (4530)

Event Date 02/17/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Asr litigation record received.Litigation alleges severe pain, discomfort, elevated metal ions, emotional distress, disability and disfigurement.Doi: (b)(6) 2009; 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.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: no device associated with this report was received for examination.The asr platform was voluntarily recalled from the market in august 2010, and the asr product codes are now considered inactive.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.Device history lot: device history reviews for asr platform have shown no indication of deviations or anomalies with regard to material, manufacturing or inspection.

• Brand Name: UNK HIP FEMORAL HEAD METAL ASR
• 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): 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 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18467756
• MDR Text Key: 332339883
• Report Number: 1818910-2024-00590
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWA
• 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
• Report Date: 01/08/2024

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: UNK HIP FEMORAL HEAD METAL ASR
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/03/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/08/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/09/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/09/2024
• 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: UNK HIP ACETABULAR CUP ASR.; UNK HIP FEMORAL SLEEVE ASR.; UNK HIP FEMORAL STEM.
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 64 YR
• Patient Sex: Male