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

Device Problems Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Noise, Audible (3273)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Toxicity (2333); Test Result (2695)

Event Date 02/22/2017

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that a revision surgery of the right hip was performed due to elevated cobalt and chromium levels, significant pain, grinding sensation with a ¿squeaking noise".

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that right hip revision surgery was performed.During the revision, the bhr cup and bhr head were removed.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 bhr cup and bhr head was performed using batch numbers in search of similar recurring reports for the products during their lifetimes.No other similar complaints were identified for the bhr cup.Similar complaints have been identified for the bhr head and this failure will continue to be monitored.In the absence of the actual devices, the production records were reviewed for the devices reportedly involved in this incident.Review of manufacturing records did not reveal any waivers, concessions, manufacturing or material abnormalities that could have contributed to this issue.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 a result of the reported event.The available medical documents were reviewed.Although the cobalt and chromium levels were reported to be elevated, neither the levels nor the lab reports were received.Without the supporting lab/pathology results, imaging, and/or the analysis of the explanted components, the root cause of the reported elevated cobalt and chromium levels, pain, grinding sensation, squeaking, and failure cannot be confirmed, and 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.If the products or additional information become available in the future, this case will be reopened.No preventative or corrective action has been initiated as a result of this investigation.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN BHR DEVICE
• 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
• MDR Report Key: 8122055
• MDR Text Key: 129016516
• Report Number: 3005975929-2018-00511
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NXT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P040033
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/05/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/01/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/15/2018
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: 74121150 RESURFACING FEMORAL HEAD, LOT 09KW24963.; UNKNOWN BHR DEVICE/ UNKNOWN LOT.
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention