MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD.8010379 UNKNOWN DEPUY ASR XL HEAD; HIP FEMORAL HEAD

Catalog Number UNK-ASR

Device Problem Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problems Host-Tissue Reaction (1297); Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Joint Swelling (2356)

Event Date 01/03/2015

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.No 510# 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.

Event Description

Jul 20, 2017: translation of litigation received.Litigation alleges pain, tumor-like mass, abnormal swelling in leg, increased chromium and cobalt levels and metallosis.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event has been evaluated and will be monitored.Depuy considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN DEPUY ASR XL HEAD
• Type of Device: HIP FEMORAL HEAD
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD.8010379; st. anthony's rd; leeds LS11 8 DT; UK LS11 8 DT
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY INTERNATIONAL LTD.8010379; st. anthony's rd; leeds LS11 8 DT; UK LS11 8 DT
• Manufacturer Contact: chad gibson ; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 5743725905
• MDR Report Key: 6801420
• MDR Text Key: 82938406
• Report Number: 1818910-2017-22982
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,health profession
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/20/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/17/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNK-ASR
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/04/2017
• 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
• Removal/Correction Number: Z-1749/1816-2011
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention