MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US PINN SECTOR W/GRIPTION 56MM; PINNACLE HIP SYSTEM : HIP METAL ACETABULAR CUPS

Catalog Number	121732056
Medical Device Problem Code	Migration (4003)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Numbness (2415); Joint Laxity (4526)
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 (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 (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).Investigation summary:an analysis of the product could not be performed since a physical sample was not received for evaluation.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.Based on the information available, there is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the reported complaint condition; therefore, it has been determined that no corrective and preventive action is required at this time.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of the post-market surveillance.However, if the product is received at a later date, the investigation will be updated as applicable.Added: d10 (concomitant).

• Brand Name: PINN SECTOR W/GRIPTION 56MM
• Common Device Name: PINNACLE HIP SYSTEM : HIP METAL ACETABULAR CUPS
• 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: 24122209
• Report Number: 1818910-2026-01188
• Device Sequence Number: 18564327
• Product Code: KWA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295010326
• UDI-Public: (01)10603295010326(17)331031(10)4310472
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K093646
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2024
• Device Explanted Year: 2025
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,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?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 121732056
• Device Lot Number: 4310472
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/07/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/21/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/20/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/22/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/08/2023
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: ACTIS WITH DUOFIX CEMENTLESS SIZE 3 HIGH COLLAR; ALTRX NEUT 40IDX56OD
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Male