MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US TRI-LOCK BPS SZ 4 HI OFFSET; TRILOCK HIP STEM : HIP FEMORAL STEM

Model Number 1012-14-040

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

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559)

Event Date 01/01/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

Patient received hip-tep left side on (b)(6) 2018.After initial surgery the patient suffered stabbing pain during bending, kneeling, lifting loads and standing.Revision on (b)(6) 2021 with change of stem, hip-head and pe inlay.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: no device associated with this report was received for examination.This device was manufactured on 21-feb-2017.A worldwide complaint database search found no other related reported incidents against the provided product code/lot number combination since release for distribution.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.Device history lot: 1) quantity manufactured: (b)(4).2) date of manufacture: 21-feb-2017.3) any anomalies or deviations identified in dhr: none.4) expiry date: 31-jan-2027.5) ifu reference: 1818910-2021.

Event Description

Additional information received indicated that the correct affected side was the right hip.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.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 joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, 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 : the device was not returned.All available x-rays were reviewed, and no evidence of implant fracture, disassociation, or anything indicative of a device nonconformance was found.It is not possible to confirm a depuy's product failure as well as a relation between the adverse event and the reported product.Depuy synthes considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed, and the investigation may be re-opened as necessary.Device history lot : 1) quantity manufactured: (b)(4).2) date of manufacture: 21-feb-2017.3) any anomalies or deviations identified in dhr: none.4) expiry date: 31-jan-2027.5) ifu reference: 090200701.

Event Description

Litigation record received and patient alleges discomfort, pain during standing and walking and prolonged sitting, the stem does not grow at the non-coated sites, and limited mobility, suffering, physical and psychological impairment.Medical records received indicated that on (b)(6) 2018, patient received a right total hip replacement to address medial caudal advanced coxarthrosis via minimally invasive approach, with cementless depuy implants as follows: pinnacle® porocoat® acetabular shell 100 series, 56 mm od; ref 1217-01-056; lot 8631590; sterile r2027-0831, apex tm hole eliminator-ps; ref 1246-03-000; lot d17110245; 2027-10-31, pinnacle® marathon® polyethylene acetabular liner neutral, 36 mm id 56 mm od; sterile gp 2022-05-31, ref 1219-36-056; lot 8527973, tri-lock® sps femoral stem 12/14 taper, tri-lock® bps w/gription tm, size 4, hi 103 mm; ref 1012-14-040; lot h47275; sterile r 2027-01-31.Biolox® delta ceramic femoral head; ref 1365- 36-310: lot 8659760 there were no complications reported.Immediately after the surgery, the patient experienced stabbing pain in the right thigh to the right knee, occurring primarily during bending, kneeling, standing, and when walking a distance over 500 meters.Patient experienced groin pain when lifting heavy objects.Conservative therapy brought no improvement, in particular with regard to the pain.On (b)(6) 2021, patient was revised with removal of all components except the acetabular cup.The stem and head were replaced with competitor devices, while another depuy marathon neutral, 36 mm id 56 mm od liner was implanted in the retained pinnacle marathon cup.Attorneys allege that the tri-lock femoral stem did not adequately osseointegrate in the "non-coated" areas of the stem (distal portion), and that it "wobbled".This is alleged to be the cause and source of the patient's pain.(b)(6) 2021 ct scan of the right hip revealed no evidence of loosening, nor indications of granulomas or polyethylene wear.(b)(6) 2021 x-rays showed a firm fit, with ingrowth in all gruen zones with regard to the proximal coated stem.There was evidence in gruen zones 3 and 4 of cortical bone hypertrophy and pedestal formation (typically seen in femoral stem thigh pain).(b)(6) 2021 x-rays showed no evidence of loosening or implant fracture.There was no evidence of periprosthetic bone fracture either, including no greater trochanter fracture.Acetabular cup inclination was 49°, unchanged from previous exams.(b)(6) 2021 hip revised to address shaft pain and peri-implant bone reaction.The stem was not loose, but required the use of hand and pneumatic chisels to extract.No product deficiencies were identified within the revision report.No reported complications.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.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 joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, 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: the device was not returned.All available x-rays were reviewed, and no evidence of implant fracture, disassociation, or anything indicative of a device nonconformance was found.It is not possible to confirm a depuy's product failure as well as a relation between the adverse event and the reported product.Depuy synthes considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed, and the investigation may be re-opened as necessary.Device history lot :1) quantity manufactured: (b)(4) 2) date of manufacture: 21-feb-2017 3) any anomalies or deviations identified in dhr: none 4) expiry date: 31-jan-2027 5) ifu reference: 090200701 corrected: e2, e3 initial reporter occupation: lawyer.

• Brand Name: TRI-LOCK BPS SZ 4 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): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. 1818910; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 6107428552
• MDR Report Key: 11952097
• MDR Text Key: 254910868
• Report Number: 1818910-2021-12003
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295001065
• UDI-Public: 10603295001065
• 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: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 05/20/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/07/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 1012-14-040
• Device Catalogue Number: 101214040
• Device Lot Number: H47275
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/10/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/21/2017
• 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: APEX HOLE ELIM POSITIVE STOP; DELTA CER HEAD 12/14 36MM +1.5; PINN MAR NEUT 36IDX56OD; PINNACLE 100 ACET CUP 56MM
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 50 YR
• Patient Sex: Male