MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS LTD BHR ACETABULAR CUP; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/METAL, RESURFACING

Device Problem Malposition of Device (2616)

Patient Problems Cyst(s) (1800); Skin Discoloration (2074); Toxicity (2333)

Event Date 08/08/2015

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that right hip revision surgery was performed due to metallosis.Intraoperatively a large cystic mass with grey tissue consistent with metallosis was reportedly found.The explants were returned to the patient.

• Brand Name: BHR ACETABULAR CUP
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/METAL, RESURFACING
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS LTD; aurora house; spa park; leamington spa CV31 3HL; UK CV31 3HL
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS LTD; aurora house; spa park; leamington spa CV31 3HL; UK CV31 3HL
• Manufacturer Contact: claudia odoy ; schachenallee 29; aarau, FL 5001 ; SZ 5001
• MDR Report Key: 5146819
• MDR Text Key: 28141154
• Report Number: 3005477969-2015-00278
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NXT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P040033
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Followup
• Report Date: 09/14/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/14/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: No Information
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/14/2015
• 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: 59 YR