MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. HIP IMPLANT; PROSTHESIS, HIP, HEMI-, TRUNNION-BEARING, FEMORAL, METAL/POLYACETAL

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

Patient Problem Unspecified Infection (1930)

Event Date 01/14/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that a revision surgery was performed due to an infected knee.Stem and head were revised.

Manufacturer Narrative

The devices, used in treatment, were not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The medical investigation concluded that it has been communicated that no clinical documents are available.Therefore, no thorough clinical assessment of the reported issue can be rendered.Should additional information be provided, the clinical/medical investigation task will be reopened.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Infection is a complication that can be associated with any surgery.Some potential probable causes could include contamination, patient reaction or a post-operative healing issue.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved or product information, our investigation could not proceed.Should the devices or additional information be received, the complaints will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for these complaints; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.

• Brand Name: HIP IMPLANT
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, HEMI-, TRUNNION-BEARING, FEMORAL, METAL/POLYACETAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks road; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 9611679
• MDR Text Key: 175707805
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-00354
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDH
• 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: 04/18/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/21/2020
• 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: 04/14/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention