MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US AML 10.5 STD 6.3 5/8 STD 12/14; AML IMPLANT : HIP FEMORAL STEM

Catalog Number 155402000

Device Problem Biocompatibility (2886)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Discomfort (2330); Test Result (2695)

Event Date 04/17/2014

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Investigation summary: no device associated with this report was received for examination.A worldwide complaint database search found no other reported incident(s) against the provided product/lot combination(s) since release for distribution.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 will be filed as appropriate.(b)(4).Initial reporter occupation: attorney.

Event Description

Complaint description: litigation alleges the patient suffers from pain, discomfort, multiple dislocations and a pseudotumor.Update rec'd 7/21/2014-pfs and medical records received.After review of the medical records, the primary operative note states a marathon liner was implanted, but the sticker sheet shows that a metal liner was actually implanted.The pfs also states the patient was revised on (b)(6) 2014 for a pseudotumor, but there no medical records at this time to confirm this revision date.There is no new additional information that would affect the existing mdr decision.The complaint was updated on: 8/5/2014.Update 1/20/2016-pfs and medical records received.After review of the medical records for mdr reportability, the medical records indicate the patient was revised on (b)(6) 2014 for infection, pain dislocation, and clicking/popping sounds.All implants except for the stem were explanted.The patient was reimplanted on (b)(6) 2014.At this time infection isn't alleged per litigation.The cup and hole eliminator are being added to the complaint, but not reported as they were implanted more than 10 years before being removed.There was no mention of a pseudotumor.The complaint was updated on: 2/8/2016.Update ad 17 jul 2018: (b)(4) has been re-opened under (b)(4) due to the receipt of ppf and sticker sheets.In addition to what was previously alleged.Ppf alleges elevated metal ions.Added lawyer, law firm, account name and expiration date.Corrected date of event.Doi: (b)(6) 2003 - dor: (b)(6) 2014 (right hip).

• Brand Name: AML 10.5 STD 6.3 5/8 STD 12/14
• Type of Device: AML IMPLANT : HIP FEMORAL STEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. 1818910; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw, IN 46581-0988 ; 6107428552
• MDR Report Key: 8478049
• MDR Text Key: 140767225
• Report Number: 1818910-2019-89488
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295058311
• UDI-Public: 10603295058311
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K953694
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer,other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/13/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/03/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 155402000
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/13/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/24/1998
• 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: 65 YR
• Patient Weight: 66