MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. UNKN R3 SHELL; PROSTHESIS, HIP, HEMI-, TRUNNION-BEARING, FEMORAL, METAL/POLYACETAL

Catalog Number UNKN01100901

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

Patient Problem Post Operative Wound Infection (2446)

Event Date 01/09/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

On the literature article named "journal of orthopedic surgery and research - 2021 - mid-term outcomes of the r3¿ delta ceramic acetabular system in total hip arthroplasty", it was reported that one (1) superficial post-operative infection was reported.It is unknown if/how the event was treated.

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 evaluation concluded that without the requested patient-specific clinical information/documentation, further assessment of the reported events cannot be provided and the root cause beyond those reported in the article could not be concluded.The patient impact beyond the reported events could not be determined.No further medical assessment could be rendered at this time.Should additional clinically relevant documentation become available the medical investigation task may be re-evaluated.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Infection, a potential complication associated with any surgery, can occur and possible causes could include but not limited to contamination, patient reaction, and 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 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: UNKN R3 SHELL
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, HEMI-, TRUNNION-BEARING, FEMORAL, METAL/POLYACETAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 11816989
• MDR Text Key: 250358110
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-04173
• 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,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/30/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/13/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKN01100901
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/29/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Other; Required Intervention