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Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc.: ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 61, DEPUY ASR XL ACETABULAR CUP SYSTEM. The DePuy ASR Acetabular Cup System is comprised of a one-piece metal acetabular cup, a unipolar femoral head, and a taper sleeve adapter. The acetabular component is designed as a cobalt-chrome molybdenum (CoCrMo) alloy one-piece cup with Porocoat porous coating and is available in outer diameter sizes 44mm through 62mm in two-millimeter increments. The outer surface of the cup has a porous coating with the addition of a hydroxyapatite (H-A) coating. There are no separate liner components to this system, as the liners are integral to the one-piece acetabular cups. Prescription Use, Sterile. The device is part of a system for use in total hip replacement in which the acetabular component articulates with a femoral component. The DePuy ASR XL Acetabular Cup System is compatible with DePuy ASRT femoral components. The device is indicated for use in the following conditions, where there is evidence of sufficient sound bone to seat and support the components: 1. A severely painful and/or disabled joint from osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or congenital hip dysplasia. 2. Avascular necrosis of the femoral head. 3. Acute traumatic fracture of the femoral head and neck. 4. Failed previous hip surgery, including internal fixation, arthrodesis and hemiarthroplasty. 5. Certain cases of ankylosis. Porous-coated DePuy ASR MXL Acetabular Cups are indicated for cementless application.

Recall number
Z-1815-2011
Recalling firm
Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Product
ASR UNI FEMORAL IMPL SIZE 61, DEPUY ASR XL ACETABULAR CUP SYSTEM. The DePuy ASR Acetabular Cup System is comprised of a one-piece metal acetabular cup, a unipolar femoral head, and a taper sleeve adapter. The acetabular component is designed as a cobalt-chrome molybdenum (CoCrMo) alloy one-piece cup with Porocoat porous coating and is available in outer diameter sizes 44mm through 62mm in two-millimeter increments. The outer surface of the cup has a porous coating with the addition of a hydroxyapatite (H-A) coating. There are no separate liner components to this system, as the liners are integral to the one-piece acetabular cups. Prescription Use, Sterile. The device is part of a system for use in total hip replacement in which the acetabular component articulates with a femoral component. The DePuy ASR XL Acetabular Cup System is compatible with DePuy ASRT femoral components. The device is indicated for use in the following conditions, where there is evidence of sufficient sound bone to seat and support the components: 1. A severely painful and/or disabled joint from osteoarthritis, traumatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or congenital hip dysplasia. 2. Avascular necrosis of the femoral head. 3. Acute traumatic fracture of the femoral head and neck. 4. Failed previous hip surgery, including internal fixation, arthrodesis and hemiarthroplasty. 5. Certain cases of ankylosis. Porous-coated DePuy ASR MXL Acetabular Cups are indicated for cementless application.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2010-08-23
Posted
2011-03-24
Terminated
2013-08-29
Reason
As part of our ongoing post-market surveillance of all products, DePuy is continually evaluating data from a variety of sources including national joint replacement registries, published literature, company sponsored clinical trials, internal complaints data and unpublished clinical research reports. DePuy Orthopaedics issued a Field Safety Notice in March 2010 after receiving new data from the
Root cause
Device Design
Action
DePuy Orthopaedics issued a Field Safety Notice in March 2010 to all affected customers. The Notice identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to share the Field Safety Notice with their organization and any organization where the ASR products may have been transferred. Customer were instructed not to implant the ASR devices. Patients who received the ASR System should be informed of this recall and instructed to return for a follow up visit. Patients with radiographic changes indicative of product failure should be addressed according to normal procedures. All other patients should be followed according to the April 22, 2010, and May 25, 2010 UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Device Alerts. Follow up for all patients implanted with ASR acetabular cups at least annually for five years postoperatively. Beyond five years, follow up in accordance with locally agreed protocols. For patients who are symptomatic or implanted with a cup angle greater than 45 degrees, particulary where a small component has been implanted.: " Consider measuring cobalt and chromium ion levels in whle blood and/or performing cross sectional imaging including MRI or ultrasound scans. " If metal ion levels in whole blood are elevated above 7 parts per billion (ppb) for either metal ion, a second test should be performed three months after the first in order to identify patients who require closer surveillance, which may include cross sectional imaging " If MRI or ultrasound scan reveals soft tissue reactions, fluid collections or tissue masses, then revision surgery should be considered. DePuy representatives were to assist with returns of any remaining inventory. For questions regarding this recall call 574-372-7333.
Quantity
3
Distribution
Worldwide
Lot, serial or model codes
Part Number 999890261, Size 61, All lots.
510(k) numbers
["K080991"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
KWA
Firm FEI
1818910
Firm city
Warsaw
Firm state
IN
Firm country
not on file

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