MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US DLT TS CER HD 12/14 40MM +1.5; HIP CERAMIC FEMORAL HEAD

Catalog Number	136540710
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Nerve Damage (1979); Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032)
Date of Event	01/18/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803 (and/or part 4, as applicable).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, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, 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 report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
Event or Problem Description
Voluntary report received (mw5178318) i am reporting serious harm and product traceability issues involving hip implants used in two separate surgeries that appear to involve johnson & johnson/depuy synthes devices.Both surgeries resulted in complications, pain, and disability, and in both cases the implants lacked proper identification or traceable unique device identifier (udi) information.First surgery â (b)(6) 2024 ((b)(6) hospital, md): a johnson & johnson/depuy representative named (b)(6) was present in the operating room.The surgeon signed off on the implant even though the implant sheet did not contain specific serial or unique device identifier (udi) numbers.The implant had no identifiable markings, making it completely untraceable.This violates standard food and drug administration (fda) and hospital traceability rules.Post-operatively, i experienced pain, instability, and numbness in my leg.When later revision surgery was performed, the implant was found to be at a 36-degree angle, improperly fitted, and fractured, confirming mechanical and quality failure.Second (revision) surgery â (b)(6) 2025 ((b)(6) hospital, (b)(6)): the revision surgeon, dr.(b)(6), documented that the previous implant could not be identified.During this procedure, the surgeon used components from two different manufacturers -- three zimmer biomet components and one johnson & johnson/depuy ball head.Only a johnson & johnson representative named was present, even though zimmer parts were used.An earlier version of the operation's documentation showed "(b)(6) from johnson & johnson assisted with retraction and closure," despite no resident being present.There is no evidence that this rep was properly badged or credentialed.The implant log for this surgery lists "unique device identifier (udi)/ device identifier: waiting for response," meaning no official device id or serial information was ever entered into the electronic medical record (emr).The removed implant was discarded without being analyzed, photographed, or sent for manufacturer evaluation, preventing any investigation into potential counterfeit or defective components - perhaps this is because the surgery was not coded as a revision surgery but as t84.011d.Ongoing patient harm: following the revision, i have continued to experience nerve damage, chronic pain, and reduced mobility.Total hip failure.My electromyography (emg) testing confirms post-surgical neuropathy.The repeated lack of unique device identifier (udi) traceability, incomplete implant logs, and unrecorded vendor presence indicate a systemic failure of device tracking and regulatory compliance.These failures have resulted in ongoing disability and permanent physical harm.Regulatory and compliance concerns: (b)(6) entered or edited documentation long after the surgery -- in some cases months later.Both hospitals ((b)(6)) listed johnson & johnson device entries without valid identifiers.Cross-hospital edits and vendor name discrepancies (e.G., (b)(6) suggest possible concealment or coordination.Hospital records do not appear to have proper sign-in records for either johnson & johnson representative.Because no valid and confirmed unique device identifier (udi), lot, or serial numbers exist for either implant, i cannot be automatically notified of any recalls or safety notices.I believe this represents a serious food and drug administration (fda) device traceability and patient safety failure.Nerve damage present.
Additional 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 that 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 recon described in this report.H11 additional narrative: added: h4, h6 health effect clinical code if information that was not available for the initial report is obtained, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint #(b)(4).Investigation summary: no device associated with this report was received for examination.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 records evaluation (mre) was not perform.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of the post-market surveillance.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.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.

• Brand Name: DLT TS CER HD 12/14 40MM +1.5
• Common Device Name: HIP CERAMIC FEMORAL HEAD
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• Manufacturer (Section G): JTE WARSAW MFG SITE; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 23771408
• Report Number: 1818910-2025-21613
• Device Sequence Number: 21249551
• Product Code: LZO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295033691
• UDI-Public: (01)10603295033691(17)281130(10)4342231
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K073570
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 136540710
• Device Lot Number: 4342231
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/20/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/12/2025; 01/05/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/10/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/15/2025; 01/08/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/13/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown