MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. R3 20 DEG XLPE ACET LNR 32MM X 50MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS

Model Number 71337650

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

Patient Problems Failure of Implant (1924); Laceration(s) (1946); Pain (1994); Osteolysis (2377); Ambulation Difficulties (2544); Joint Laxity (4526); Metal Related Pathology (4530); Unequal Limb Length (4534)

Event Date 08/21/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that after primary thr, patient presented pain in the joint and mechanical loosening of the joint prosthesis.A revision surgery was performed to explant a smf stem with stiktite sz 2, oxinium femoral head 12/14 32mm -3 and a r3 20 degree xlpe acetabular liner 32mm inner diameter x outer diameter.The outcome of the patient is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.The images provided were reviewed and could not confirm the stated failure mode.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, based on the information provided the reported pain was likely secondary to the ¿mechanical loosening¿ of the primary joint prosthesis.The time elapsed from increased symptoms onset and identification of a right hip cystic lesion likely contributed to the severity of the symptoms.The pathology report noted chronic inflammation which may be consistent with an adverse tissue reaction to metal wear debris; however, the contralateral/competitor hip pathology findings were consistent with a metal related tissue reaction to metal debris.The assessed patient impact was the reported symptoms, revision, and an expected transient post-op convalescence phase.Further patient impact could not be determined.Per jan.2021 office note, the patient was ¿within normal limits for circumstances¿.No further medical assessment could be rendered at this time.Should additional relevant clinical documentation and/or product evaluation become available in the future, the clinical/medical task may be re-evaluated.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 the risk management file and instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode was previously identified.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 abnormal motion over time, bone degeneration, fit/sizing and/or traumatic injury.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved, 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.

Event Description

It was reported that after a primary right thr, the patient presented pain in the joint, pseudotumor formation and mechanical loosening of the joint prosthesis.A revision surgery was performed to explant a smf stem with stiktite sz 2, oxinium femoral head 12/14 32mm -3 and a r3 20 degree xlpe acetabular liner 32mm inner diameter x outer diameter.The outcome of the patient is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

H11: corrected information in date of the event.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation but the event can be confirmed.According to the clinical/medical investigation, the reported pain was likely secondary to the ¿mechanical loosening¿ of the primary joint prosthesis.The time elapsed from increased symptoms onset and identification of a right hip cystic lesion likely contributed to the severity of the symptoms, as the pathology report noted chronic inflammation which may be consistent with an adverse tissue reaction to metal wear debris; however, the contralateral/competitor hip pathology findings were consistent with a metal related tissue reaction to metal debris.The assessed patient impact was the reported symptoms, revision, and an expected transient postop convalescence phase.Further patient impact could not be determined.No further medical assessment could be rendered at this time.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 complaint history revealed similar events for the listed device over the previous 24 months, but no similar events for the batch based on the historical data, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.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 abnormal motion over time, bone degeneration, fit/sizing issue, lack of ingrowth, lifetime of device, and/or traumatic injury.The contribution of the device to the reported event could be corroborated, since the reported adverse event was resolved by the explantation of the device.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved, 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: R3 20 DEG XLPE ACET LNR 32MM X 50MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 11736182
• MDR Text Key: 247663696
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-03607
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010598486
• UDI-Public: 03596010598486
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K113848
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 07/07/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/28/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/01/2021
• Device Model Number: 71337650
• Device Catalogue Number: 71337650
• Device Lot Number: 11EM02009
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/07/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/04/2011
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention; Other
• Patient Age: 46 YR
• Patient Sex: Female