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

Catalog Number UNK HIP FEMORAL STEM

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Tissue Damage (2104); Discomfort (2330); Test Result (2695); No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 02/24/2012

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.Initial reporter occupation: non-healthcare professional "attorney".(b)(4).

Event Description

Litigation alleges that patient experienced pain, discomfort, and inflammation in thigh and groin.Patient also experienced a popping and snapping sensation in hip joint when walking or moving to and from a sitting position.Update in addition to what previously alleged, ppf alleges metal wear, metallosis and elevated metal ions.Doi: (b)(6) 2010; dor: (b)(6) 2012 (left hip).

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).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.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN HIP FEMORAL STEM
• Type of Device: HIP FEMORAL STEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. 1818910; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46582 0988
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. 1818910; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46582 0988
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 1210 ward avenue; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6103142063
• MDR Report Key: 8365794
• MDR Text Key: 136985130
• Report Number: 1818910-2019-85610
• 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: other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/04/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/25/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNK HIP FEMORAL STEM
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/23/2019
• 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: 52 YR
• Patient Weight: 88