MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. STAB HIP PC 18-26 MD W/CS; HIP FEMORAL STEM/SLEEVE

Catalog Number 199603514

Device Problem Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problems Bone Fracture(s) (1870); Pain (1994); Discomfort (2330)

Event Date 11/24/2003

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

The patient's medical records indicate upon implantation there was a crack noted in the patient's femoral bone.The patient went on to be revised to address an infection and pain/discomfort.At the time of revision it was noted the patient had osteolysis and an anterior wall fracture and rim fracture of their acetabulum.The patient had an antibiotic spacer placed.

Manufacturer Narrative

This complaint is still under investigation.Depuy will notify the fda of the results of this investigation once it has been completed.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Udi: unavailable.Depuy synthes has been informed that the catalog number and lot number is not available.

Manufacturer Narrative

No device associated with this report was received for examination.A worldwide complaint database search found no other reported incident(s) against the provided product/lot combination(s) since release for distribution.Based on previous investigations this complication of joint replacement is unlikely to have been the result of a device failing to meet required specifications.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.Corrective action was not indicated.Depuy considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.

• Brand Name: STAB HIP PC 18-26 MD W/CS
• Type of Device: HIP FEMORAL STEM/SLEEVE
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC.; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC.; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer Contact: steve dowell ; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 5743714918
• MDR Report Key: 4336935
• MDR Text Key: 20659122
• Report Number: 1818910-2014-34494
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: PK915787
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/19/2014

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: 199603514
• Device Lot Number: 360450013
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/24/2015
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/17/2014
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/04/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/10/1996
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 60 YR
• Patient Weight: 112