MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH TRIDENT ALUMINA INSERT; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/CERAMIC/METAL, CEMENTED OR UNCE

Model Number 625-0T-32E

Device Problem Noise, Audible (3273)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Injury (2348)

Event Date 07/28/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Review of the device history records indicate that devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no reported discrepancies.There have been no other events for the lot referenced.If additional information is received, it will be provided in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient's right hip was revised due to pain and squeaking.An alumina head and liner were revised.Rep reported that explant pictures can be provided, and that no further information will be released by the hospital or surgeon.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient's right hip was revised due to pain and squeaking.An alumina head and liner were revised.Rep reported that explant pictures can be provided, and that no further information will be released by the hospital or surgeon.

Manufacturer Narrative

Update the legal manufacturer and the expiration date.Reported event: an event regarding audible noise involving a trident insert was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: device evaluation and results; visual inspection: the reported device was not returned however photographs were provided for review.The photographs show a recently explanted trident insert with fracture of the ceramic inner liner close to the edge , nothing else of note could be seen dimensional inspection: not performed as the device was not returned.Functional inspection: not performed as the device was not returned.Material analysis: not performed as the device was not returned.Clinician review: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.Device history review: all devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.  -omplaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the reported lot.  conclusions: the event could not be confirmed nor could the root cause determined due to the minimal information received.An analysis of the overall complaint data, and additional information concerning this evaluation is documented in capa.In capa, stryker orthopaedics determined that the root cause of squeaking is associated with repetitive edge loading of the femoral bearing against the edge of the ceramic insert.Edge loading, the mechanism by which a wear scar (stripe wear) is generated on the ceramic bearing surfaces, is primarily associated with impingement, joint laxity, and implant orientation.Stryker orthopaedics created separate and distinct surgical techniques, one for the trident psl shell and one for the trident hemispherical shell in order to clarify the different reaming techniques recommended to achieve initial fixation.In addition, language was added to instruct users to check shell position/orientation and to assess impingement during range of motion checks.Corrective actions were fully implemented as of september 2009.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time as no devices and insufficient information was received by stryker orthopaedics.If devices and / or additional information become available, this investigation will be reopened.H3 other text : device not returned.

• Brand Name: TRIDENT ALUMINA INSERT
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/CERAMIC/METAL, CEMENTED OR UNCE
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH; 325 corporate drive; mahwah NJ 07430
• MDR Report Key: 10451331
• MDR Text Key: 204331656
• Report Number: 0002249697-2020-01703
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MRA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04546540516848
• UDI-Public: 04546540516848
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P000013
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/23/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/25/2020
• 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: 625-0T-32E
• Device Catalogue Number: 625-0T-32E
• Device Lot Number: U7803406
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/30/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 66 YR
• Patient Weight: 58