MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. MODULAR CATHCART BALL 47MM OD; HIP FEMORAL HEAD

Catalog Number 136347000

Device Problem Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Date 09/28/2016

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional narrative: this complaint is still under investigation.Depuy will notify the fda of the results of this investigation once it has been completed.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.(b)(4).Depuy synthes has been informed that the lot number is not available.

Event Description

Patient was revised to address a dislocation.

Manufacturer Narrative

No device associated with this report was received for examination.A worldwide lot specific complaint database search, or device history record (dhr) review was not possible because the required lot code(s) was not provided.Based on previous investigations this complication of joint replacement is unlikely to have been the result of a device failing to meet required specifications.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.Corrective action was not indicated.Depuy considers the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.

• Brand Name: MODULAR CATHCART BALL 47MM OD
• Type of Device: HIP FEMORAL HEAD
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC.; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC.; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer Contact: chad gibson ; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 5743725905
• MDR Report Key: 6015328
• MDR Text Key: 56913943
• Report Number: 1818910-2016-29044
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LZY
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K903084
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,health profession
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/28/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/10/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 136347000
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/18/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 72 YR
• Patient Weight: 69