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Catalog Number 157001110 |
Device Problems
Corroded (1131); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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Patient Problem
Pain (1994)
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Event Date 03/30/2015 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The asr platform was voluntarily recalled from the market in august 2010, and the asr product codes are now considered inactive.Further investigation of this individual incident will not be undertaken, as there is an ongoing investigation regarding the root cause(s) and/or corrective actions.(b)(4).Depuy considers the investigation closed at this time.Should the product and/or additional information be received, the investigation will be re-opened.
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Event Description
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Litigation documents received.Patient underwent a revision to address pain, elevated metal ions.During revision, fluid in the hip joint, fibrinous material in the hip capsule, and significant corrosion was noted.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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