MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US ASPHERE M SPEC 12/14 40 +5; ARTICULEZE HEAD (12/14 TAPER) : HIP METAL FEMORAL HEADS

Model Number 1365-06-100

Device Problems Degraded (1153); Naturally Worn (2988)

Patient Problems Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Unspecified Infection (1930); Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Distress (2329); Discomfort (2330); Osteolysis (2377); Ambulation Difficulties (2544); Metal Related Pathology (4530); Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559); Physical Asymmetry (4573); Swelling/ Edema (4577)

Event Date 03/22/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Initial reporter occupation: lawyer.(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

Revision completed due to concerns of elevated metal ion possibility.Patient revised to a ceramic head ball.Doi: (b)(6) 2008.Dor: (b)(6) 2021.Right hip.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: no device associated with this report was received for examination.There is no direct allegation associated with this product.The reason for revision was patient choice.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.Depuy considers the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : no device associated with this report was received for examination.There is no direct allegation associated with this product.The reason for revision was patient choice.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.Depuy considers the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.Device history lot : a manufacturing record evaluation (mre) will not be performed since mom systems are obsolete.

Event Description

Medical records were received and stated that the x-rays showed that patient had some lysis behind the cup and mri shows a large effusion of the hip.Patient had minimal sign of infection.Revision notes stated that there was a large effusion of the hip with dark fluid consistent with metal wear.Corrosive wear was present at the head of the trunnion articulation.

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.H10 additional narrative: added: a4, a5, a6, b5, b6, b7, h6 health effect - clinical code.H6: metal related pathology (e1618) is being utilized to capture blood heavy metal increased & metal poisoning.Swelling/ edema (e2338) is being utilized to capture edema & swelling.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.Corrected: a1, d10 (concomitant).

Event Description

Medical records received.The litigation alleges elevated metal ions, pain, discomfort, difficulties standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs and adl, inability to sleep, and limited mobility.X-rays show some lysis behind the cup and a large effusion of the hip with dark fluid consistent with metal ion wear.In addition to what was previously reported the patient was revised to address failed tha with mechanical wear and elevated metal ions resulting in hip pain, limited adl, and walking difficulty.X-ray reported lysis behind the cup, and mri reported a large effusion of the hip, minimal signs of infection and consistent with metal ion wear.The operative note reported a large effusion of the hip with dark fluid consistent with metal ion wear.Lysis around proximal femur and cup.There was corrosive wear at the head trunnion articulation.Ll shows right leg is 4-6 mm long.Lab result for the metal ions is above 7 ppb.A clinical visit reported the pain, swelling, and tenderness in the right hip joint.Doi: (b)(6) 2009; dor: (b)(6) 2021; right hip.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : the device associated with this report was not returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Review of the x-rays evidence cannot confirm the reported allegation.No signs of implant bearing and/or deterioration on the femoral head can be observed on the provided evidence.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.Device history lot : a manufacturing record evaluation (mre) will not be performed since mom systems are obsolete.

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).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.

• Brand Name: ASPHERE M SPEC 12/14 40 +5
• Type of Device: ARTICULEZE HEAD (12/14 TAPER) : HIP METAL FEMORAL HEADS
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• 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 46581-0988 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 14073549
• MDR Text Key: 288987503
• Report Number: 1818910-2022-06476
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295032991
• UDI-Public: 10603295032991
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K082585
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 04/11/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/11/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/03/2014
• Device Model Number: 1365-06-100
• Device Catalogue Number: 136506100
• Device Lot Number: 2932405
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/11/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/10/2009
• 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; ASPHERE M SPEC 12/14 40 +5; PINN CAN BONE SCREW 6.5MMX35MM; PINN SECTOR W/GRIPTION 56MM; PINNACLE MTL INS NEUT40IDX56OD; TRI-LOCK BPS SZ 5 STD OFFSET; UNKNOWN HIP ACETABULAR CUP; UNKNOWN HIP ACETABULAR LINERS; UNKNOWN HIP ACETABULAR LINERS; UNKNOWN HIP FEMORAL STEM; UNKNOWN HIP FEMORAL STEM
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 68 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 82 KG
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic
• Patient Race: White