MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TANDEM BIPOLAR COCR 46OD 28ID; PROSTHESIS, HIP, HEMI-, FEMORAL, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR UNCEMENTED

Model Number 71322046

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

Patient Problem Unspecified Infection (1930)

Event Date 11/14/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that, after a hip hemiarthroplasty, patient developed an infection.A revision surgery was performed to explant the bipolar liner the patient outcome is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, per complaint details, approximately 3 weeks post implantation, the patient underwent explantation/revision of the tandem ¿bipolar shell and head ball¿ due to infection of the hip.Reportedly the infection was the root cause of the revision; however, the source of the early post-operative infection remains unknown.The patient impact beyond the reported infection and subsequent revision could not be determined.In the event additional medical/clinical records are received, the clinical task may be re-opened and a re-assessment will be rendered at that time.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.A review of the risk management file and instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode was previously identified.A review of the sterilization records revealed the batch was sterilized within normal parameters.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Possible causes could include but not limited to contamination, patient reaction, and post-operative healing issue.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: TANDEM BIPOLAR COCR 46OD 28ID
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, HEMI-, FEMORAL, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR UNCEMENTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10968583
• MDR Text Key: 220212491
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-07212
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010492456
• UDI-Public: 03596010492456
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/22/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/08/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71322046
• Device Catalogue Number: 71322046
• Device Lot Number: 17DM18877
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/19/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention