Catalog Number 999800315 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Pain (1994); Pocket Erosion (2013); Synovitis (2094); Distress (2329); Discomfort (2330); Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360); Osteolysis (2377); Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)
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Event Date 09/10/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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Litigation complaint received (b)(6) 2022.After review of litigation records, plaintiff alleges severe pain and discomfort, increased metal ions, permanent injuries, emotional distress, disability, disfigurement, economic damages.Doi: (b)(6) 2008.Dor: (b)(6) 2020.Right hip.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Initial reporter occupation: lawyer.(b)(4).No 510(k) number provided because this implant is sold internationally with different indications for use; it is currently sold in the us under a different part number.The correction/removal reporting number listed applies to the corresponding product code sold domestically.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : no device associated with this report was received for examination.This hip replacement platform was voluntarily recalled from the market and the product codes are now considered inactive.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 : previous investigations that have included manufacturing record evaluations (mre) since the asr platform was launched have shown no indication of deviations or anomalies with regard to material, manufacturing or inspection.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : no device associated with this report was received for examination.This hip replacement platform was voluntarily recalled from the market and the product codes are now considered inactive.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 : previous investigations that have included manufacturing record evaluations (mre) since the asr platform was launched have shown no indication of deviations or anomalies with regard to material, manufacturing or inspection.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.
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Event Description
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After review of medical records, the patient was revised due to failed metal on metal thr.Operative notes reported that upon inspection of the hip revealed that the patient had erosion through the posterior capsular arthrotomy.There was evidence of synovitis consistent with metal on metal degradation with greenish tinged staining of the synovium.There was notable cavitary destruction osteolytic lesion, both in the ischium and into the superior pubic ramus area.The patient did exhibit some findings consistent with demineralization and osteoporosis of the acetabulum.Very little to any bone ingrowth was noted at the acetabulum.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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