MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS LTD BHR MODULAR HEAD 40MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/METAL, RESURFACING

Catalog Number 74222140

Device Problems Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problems Toxicity (2333); Joint Laxity (4526); Metal Related Pathology (4530)

Event Date 06/23/2014

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Can legal it was reported that a revision surgery was performed on the patients left hip due to metallosis.The patient outcome is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that left hip revision surgery was performed.During the revision, the hemi head and sleeve were removed.The bhr cup and stem remained implanted.As of today, the implanted devices, all of which were used in treatment, and additional information have been requested for this complaint but have not become available.A review of the complaint history for the bhr cup, modular head and modular sleeve was performed using batch numbers in search of similar recurring reports for the products during their lifetimes.No other similar complaints were identified for the bhr cup.Similar complaints have been identified for the modular head and sleeve.However, as the devices are no longer sold, no action is to be taken.In the absence of the actual devices, the production records were reviewed for the devices reportedly involved in this incident.Review of manufacturing records did not reveal any waivers, concessions, manufacturing or material abnormalities that could have contributed to this issue.Review of the product ifu found adequate warnings and precautions in relation to the alleged failure modes.A risk management review was performed.No additional risks were identified as result of the reported event and no further actions are required at this time.The available medical documents were reviewed.Although acetabular loosening was noted pre-revision, no medical imaging was provided and no acetabular loosening was noted intraoperatively.Without the supporting lab/pathology results, imaging, and/or the analysis of the explanted components, the root cause of the reported acetabular loosening and noted intraoperative findings of metallosis cannot be confirmed, and it cannot be concluded that the reported reactions were associated with a mal-performance of the implant.The patient impact beyond the revision, and expected transient post-op convalescence period cannot be determined.Without return of the actual devices or further information we cannot further investigate or confirm the details supplied in this complaint, and our investigation remains inconclusive.If the products or additional information become available in the future, this case will be reopened.No preventative or corrective action has been initiated as a result of this investigation.

• Brand Name: BHR MODULAR HEAD 40MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/METAL, RESURFACING
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS LTD; aurora house, spa park; leamington spa warwickshire CV31 3HL; UK CV31 3HL
• MDR Report Key: 10173289
• MDR Text Key: 195713817
• Report Number: 3005975929-2020-00198
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NXT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010552457
• UDI-Public: 3596010552457
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P040033
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,consum
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/06/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/28/2012
• Device Catalogue Number: 74222140
• Device Lot Number: 07JW13770
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/22/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/19/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 12/27/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/06/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: ANTHOLOGY HO POROUS SZ 3; MODULAR SLEEVE +4MM 12/14; ANTHOLOGY HO POROUS SZ 3; MODULAR SLEEVE +4MM 12/14
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention