MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US PINNACLE MTL INS NEUT40IDX56OD; PINNACLE HIP SYSTEM : HIP METAL ACETABULAR LINERS

Model Number 1218-87-456

Device Problem Naturally Worn (2988)

Patient Problems Adhesion(s) (1695); Edema (1820); Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Muscular Rigidity (1968); Pain (1994); Weakness (2145); Discomfort (2330); Ambulation Difficulties (2544); Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint (2671); No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 12/12/2018

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Initial reporter occupation: lawyer.(b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

Unf and medical records received.After review of medical records, patient alleges of hip pain, low back pain, stiffness, weakness, and swelling.The patient walked with an antalgic gait, has limited range of motion to bilateral hips, and felt discomfort when he walked more than 2 blocks.Patient was revised to address trunnionosis and metallosis.Operative notes stated that all intra-articular scar tissue was removed.The femoral head was removed and the trunion was inspected for signs of damage.Significant scuffing of trunnion and inside of head with some blackening consistent with trunnionosis.Stem was assessed for loosening and was found to be well fixed.Liner was also removed.Cup and screws were stable.Well appearing primary metal on metal bearing was noted and no clear backside wear on cup.Doi: (b)(6) 2008.Dor: (b)(6) 2018 (right hip).

Manufacturer Narrative

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 : no device associated with this report was received for examination.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.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: PINNACLE MTL INS NEUT40IDX56OD
• Type of Device: PINNACLE HIP SYSTEM : HIP METAL ACETABULAR LINERS
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• MDR Report Key: 9834787
• MDR Text Key: 190352846
• Report Number: 1818910-2020-07962
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K062426
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer,other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/26/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/16/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2012
• Device Model Number: 1218-87-456
• Device Catalogue Number: 121887456
• Device Lot Number: 2397401
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/15/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 63 YR
• Patient Weight: 81