MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS LTD ACETABLR CUP HAP 44MM W/ IMPTR; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/METAL, RESURFACING

Model Number 74120144

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Injury (2348)

Event Date 11/14/2017

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that a revision surgery was performed on the patients left hip due to elevated metal ion levels.The patient underwent left hip replacement in 2011 with bhr and adr components, and right hip replacement with unknown devices.The patient started suffering from metallosis symptoms and had to undergo 2 revisions surgeries on (b)(6) 2017 and (b)(6) 2017 to correct the issue and begin rehabilitation.

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that right hip revision surgery was performed.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 cup and modular head was performed using batch numbers in search of similar recurring reports for the products during their lifetimes.No other similar complaints were identified.In the absence of the actual devices, the production records were reviewed for the devices reportedly involved in this incident.All the released devices involved met manufacturing specifications at the time of production.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.Smith and nephew has not received the device/adequate materials to fully evaluate the complaint, but if additional clinically relevant materials are later received, then the case may be re-opened for further evaluation.Further, it cannot be concluded that the reported clinical reactions were associated with a mal-performance of the implant.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.No preventative or corrective action has been initiated as a result of this investigation.B3 hip side corrected.

Event Description

It was reported that right hip revision surgery was performed due to metallosis.

• Brand Name: ACETABLR CUP HAP 44MM W/ IMPTR
• 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: 10702504
• MDR Text Key: 212050974
• Report Number: 3005975929-2020-00388
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NXT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010502537
• UDI-Public: 03596010502537
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P040033
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer,foreign,other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/25/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/19/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/30/2020
• Device Model Number: 74120144
• Device Catalogue Number: 74120144
• Device Lot Number: 079521
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/20/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention