MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. REF SPHER HEAD SCREW 30MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER, NON-POROUS, CALIC

Model Number 71332530

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

Patient Problem Cyst(s) (1800)

Event Date 12/08/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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Event Description

It was reported that revision surgery was scheduled to potentially remove and replace acetabular cup and liner due to suspected loosening due to lysis.Upon inspection the cup was well fixed and a cyst was found under a section of the cup.This was excised and bone graft placed through the hole in the cup.A new liner and femoral head were put in place and the wound closed.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that per complaint details, a revision was scheduled due to suspected acetabular component loosening secondary to lysis.However, upon inspection, there was a cyst found under the well-fixed cup which was reportedly excised and filled with bone graft along with implantation of a new liner and head.It was communicated that medical documentation would not be provided due to lack of consent.Based on the information provided, the root cause of the revision was the cystic formation under the cup which was believed to be loosening/lysis; however, the cause of the cyst could not be concluded.The patient impact beyond the reported findings and interventions could not be determined, as no injury was reported.No further medical assessment could be rendered at this time.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of risk management files and the instructions for use found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors and/or some potential probable causes that could contribute to the reported event have been identified as but not limited to abnormal motion over time, bone degeneration, design of device, fit/sizing, lack of ingrowth, lifetime of device, and traumatic injury.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 device or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: REF SPHER HEAD SCREW 30MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER, NON-POROUS, CALIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11095645
• MDR Text Key: 224383008
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-08037
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MEH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010460479
• UDI-Public: 03596010460479
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K990666
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/13/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/30/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/09/2023
• Device Model Number: 71332530
• Device Catalogue Number: 71332530
• Device Lot Number: 13JM06402
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/12/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention