MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. BIPOLAR HIP; SHELL, BIPOLAR, MODULAR, ENCORE, SIZE51

Model Number 412-02-051

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

Patient Problem Discomfort (2330)

Event Date 02/03/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The reason for this revision surgery was reported as discomfort.The previous surgery and the surgery detailed in this event occurred 1 year and 3 months apart.The healthcare professional indicated there was no delay in surgery and another suitable device was available for use.The revision surgery was completed as intended.The devices were disposed of at hospital and not made available to djo surgical for examination.A review of the device history records (dhr) shows that the reported components used in the previous surgery, when released for use, met design and manufacturing requirements.There was no non-conforming material report (ncmr) associated with the products that may have contributed to the reported event.The devices were verified to have gone through an acceptable sterilization process and were within its expiration date at the time of the previous surgery.Customer complaint history of the reported devices showed no present trends or on-going issues that are needing a review.The root cause of this complaint was a revision surgery due to discomfort.There were no findings during this evaluation that indicate the reported devices were defective.No information was submitted with the complaint regarding pre-existing conditions of the patient or any activities the patient was involved in that may have contributed to the event.There are multiple factors that may contribute to the event that are outside the control of djo surgical such as poor bone density, patient bone deterioration, inadequate soft tissue support, patient activities or trauma.There are no indications of a product or process issue affecting implant safety or effectiveness.

Event Description

Revision surgery - patient discomfort.

• Brand Name: BIPOLAR HIP
• Type of Device: SHELL, BIPOLAR, MODULAR, ENCORE, SIZE51
• Manufacturer (Section D): ENCORE MEDICAL L.P.; 9800 metric blvd; austin, tx 78758-5445,
• Manufacturer (Section G): ENCORE MEDICAL L.P.; 9800 metric blvd; austin, tx 78758-5445,
• Manufacturer Contact: teffany hutto ; 9800 metric blvd; austin, tx 78758-5445,
• MDR Report Key: 9779831
• MDR Text Key: 181784202
• Report Number: 1644408-2020-00136
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888912077422
• UDI-Public: (01)00888912077422
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K953510
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/28/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2020
• Device Model Number: 412-02-051
• Device Catalogue Number: 412-02-051
• Device Lot Number: 999B1051
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/03/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/03/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/02/2015
• 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
• Treatment: 497-28-000 LOT 629C1478
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 80 YR