MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD - 8010379 ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 49; ASR HIP SYSTEM : HIP METAL FEMORAL HEADS

Catalog Number 999890249

Device Problems Naturally Worn (2988); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Cyst(s) (1800); Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction (1907); Pain (1994); Synovitis (2094); Distress (2329); Discomfort (2330); Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360); Metal Related Pathology (4530); Swelling/ Edema (4577)

Event Date 07/10/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Asr litigation complaint received ad (b)(6) 2022.Litigation records alleges pain, discomfort, increased metal level in blood including cobalt and chromium, injury, emotional distress, disability, disfigurement and economic changes.Doi: mar.2007 dor: (b)(6) 2020.Left hip.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Initial reporter occupation: lawyer.Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, 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 medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Manufacturer Narrative

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 : device history reviews for asr platform have shown no indication of deviations or anomalies with regard to material, manufacturing or inspection.

Event Description

After review of medical records patient was revised due to wear of articular bearing surface of internal prosthetic left hip joint.Operative notes indicated soft tissue mass approximately 12cm diameter beginning at the distal aspect prior to incision extending distally.The mass was incised gently and there was egress of copious amounts of cloudy milky fluid which was suctioned.Mri showed cystic soft tissue mass extending through the fascia to the hip.There was mild to moderate dark staining of the synovial tissue and minimal trunnionosis.

Manufacturer Narrative

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 : device history reviews for asr platform have shown no indication of deviations or anomalies with regard to material, manufacturing or inspection.

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.

Event Description

Pfs alleges pseudotumors and metallosis.

Manufacturer Narrative

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 device history reviews since the asr platform was launched have shown no indication of deviations or anomalies with regard to material, manufacturing or inspection.Therefore, no dhr (device history record) review for this individual asr component will be carried out at this point in time.

• Brand Name: ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 49
• Type of Device: ASR HIP SYSTEM : HIP METAL FEMORAL HEADS
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD - 8010379; st. anthony's road; leeds LS11 8DT; UK LS11 8DT
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY INT'L LTD. 8010379; st anthonys road; leeds LS11 8 DT; UK LS11 8 DT
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 700 orthpaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 15005557
• MDR Text Key: 295857938
• Report Number: 1818910-2022-12975
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K040627
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 07/13/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/13/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/07/2012
• Device Catalogue Number: 999890249
• Device Lot Number: 2475079
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/04/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/09/2007
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: Z-1749/1816-2011
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: ADAPTER SLEEVES 12/14 +2; ASR ACETABULAR CUPS 56; SUMMIT POR TAPER SZ5 HI OFF; UNK HIP ACETABULAR CUP ASR; UNK HIP FEMORAL HEAD METAL ASR; UNK HIP FEMORAL SLEEVE ASR; UNKNOWN HIP FEMORAL STEM
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 57 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 73 KG