MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH UHR BIPOLAR 26X47MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, HEMI-, FEMORAL, METAL

Catalog Number UH1-47-26

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

Patient Problem Unspecified Infection (1930)

Event Date 09/13/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported through the submission of a revision usage sheet that the patient's hip was revised.Noted on the sheet: "simple possible infection.Changed head & bipolar." as reported by rep: "wound little suspicious & doctor washed out the wound & changed the head & bipolar shell/liner.Nursing home pt." right hip.

Manufacturer Narrative

The following devices were also listed in this report: 26mm +4 lfit v40 head; cat # 6260-9-226; lot # unknown.Unknown femoral stem; cat # unk_jr; lot # unknown.It cannot be determined which, if any of these devices may have caused or contributed to the patient's experience.Reported event: an event regarding infection involving a uhr head was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: product evaluation and results: material analysis, visual, functional and dimensional inspections could not be performed as the device was not returned.Clinician review: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.Product history review: could not be performed as the device lot details were not provided.Complaint history review: could not be performed as the device lot details were not provided.Conclusions: it was reported that the patient was revised due to infection.All stryker products sold as sterile are validated to a minimum sterility assurance level sal of 10^-6 in accordance with applicable iso standards.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as pathology reports, pre- and post-operative x-rays and the revision operative report as well as patient history and follow-up notes are needed to complete the investigation for determining root cause.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If devices and/or additional information become available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.H3 other text : not available.

• Brand Name: UHR BIPOLAR 26X47MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, HEMI-, FEMORAL, METAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH; 325 corporate drive; mahwah NJ 07430
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH; 325 corporate drive; mahwah NJ 07430
• Manufacturer Contact: marisol santiago ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 17893044
• MDR Text Key: 325240124
• Report Number: 0002249697-2023-01156
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327016987
• UDI-Public: 07613327016987
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K800207
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/07/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/09/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UH1-47-26
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/13/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: 74 YR
• Patient Sex: Female