MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. R3 3 HOLE ACET SHELL 50MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/CERAMIC/METAL, CEMENTED OR UNCE

Model Number 71335550

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

Patient Problem Swelling/ Edema (4577)

Event Date 02/08/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that, after a thr on (b)(6) 2021, revision surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2022 due to accumulating water.The r3 3 hole acet shell 50mm was explanted.The surgeon says it was not caused by infection.No causative microorganism (bacteria) is detected.Also, the surgeon did not think s+n devices were defective.It is unknown the current health status of the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that smith and nephew has not received the explanted device and/or adequate materials to fully evaluate the complaint.If additional clinically relevant materials are later received, then the case may be re-opened for further evaluation.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 for the part number over the past 12 months and for the batch number based on historical data of the device did not reveal similar events for the listed device.A review of the ifu document for the total hip systems provides complete guidelines of indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions and possible adverse effects that may occur preoperative, during surgery or post-operative.There is no sufficient evidence to relate the specific reported event to the device.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Some potential probable causes for this event could include but not limited to post operative healing issue or patient reaction.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.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: R3 3 HOLE ACET SHELL 50MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/CERAMIC/METAL, CEMENTED OR UNCE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 13619530
• MDR Text Key: 286243784
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-00894
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MRA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010598233
• UDI-Public: 03596010598233
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K070756
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/24/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/28/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71335550
• Device Catalogue Number: 71335550
• Device Lot Number: 21CW22695
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/24/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/07/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 70 YR
• Patient Sex: Male