Catalog Number UNK HIP ACETABULAR CUP |
Device Problems
Nonstandard Device (1420); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Tissue Damage (2104); Injury (2348); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 05/03/2012 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).No 510(k) 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. the correction/removal reporting number listed applies to the corresponding product code sold domestically.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event Description
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(b)(6) claim letter received.Pending english translation.Doi: (b)(6) 2009; dor: (b)(6) 2012; (right hip).
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Event Description
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English translation of italian litigation claim letter received.Claim letter alleges severe metallosis and damages.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Product complaint # = > (b)(4).Investigation summary = > the asr platform was voluntarily recalled from the market in august 2010, and the asr product codes are now considered inactive.Further investigation of this individual incident will not be undertaken.The investigation regarding the root cause(s) and/or corrective actions was conducted under mdd capa- 001226.Ongoing post market surveillance is conducted per our procedures for this product.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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