MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. 1818910 UNKNOWN DEPUY FEMORAL HEAD; HIP FEMORAL HEAD

Catalog Number UNK-HIP

Device Problems Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923); Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problems Cyst(s) (1800); Pain (1994); Swelling (2091); Weakness (2145); Joint Dislocation (2374); Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint (2671); No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 09/29/2016

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

This complaint is the subject of litigation or a legal claim and currently complete product detail is not available at this time.A follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

Litigation record received.Litigation alleges dislocation and pain.It was noted during revision that a cystic-like mass at the anterior acetabulum that extended all the way down to the hip joint itself and was full of greenish fluid.

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.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.

Event Description

In addition to what was previously alleged, pfs also alleges adverse reaction to anesthesia, bone damage & bone loss, swelling, loss of mobility, difficulty walking, extreme fatigue, hip weakness reduced mobility and endurance.After the review of medical records for mdr reportability, it was stated that the patient was revised to address right hip dislocation.Revision notes reported mass with cystic like structure, greenish fluid but negative for infection, and an anteverted acetabulum.

Manufacturer Narrative

No device associated with this report was received for examination.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 FEMORAL HEAD
• Type of Device: HIP FEMORAL HEAD
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. 1818910; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. 1818910; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer Contact: chad gibson ; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 5743725905
• MDR Report Key: 7015452
• MDR Text Key: 91545811
• Report Number: 1818910-2017-28564
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWY
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Attorney
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 10/13/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/09/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNK-HIP
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/12/2018
• 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 Age: 66 YR
• Patient Weight: 113