MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS LTD 42/28MM BH DUAL MOBILITY INSERT; PROSTHESIS, HIP, HEMI-, FEMORAL, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR UNCEMENTED

Model Number 74121642

Device Problem Degraded (1153)

Patient Problems Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Metal Related Pathology (4530)

Event Date 10/08/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference case (b)(4).

Event Description

Us legal mdl.It was reported that a second revision surgery was performed on the patient right hip on (b)(6) 2020.The second revision was performed due to elevated serum cobalt and chromium levels, metallosis, mechanical failure of modular dual mobility construct, proximal femoral migration, liner wear, pain, decreased mobility and pseudotumor formation.During this procedure, the acetabular cup, xlpe liner, and oxinium femoral head were explanted, and a debridement of metallosis and allograft augmentation on the acetabulum were conducted.The patient was taken to the recovery room, extubated and in stable condition.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: it was reported that a second left hip revision surgery was performed.As of today, the implanted devices, all of which were used in treatment, and additional information has been requested for this complaint but has not become available.A review of the historical complaints data for the acetabular cup and the dual mobility insert was performed using batch numbers to evaluate patterns of repeated failures or defects over the lifetime of the product and using part numbers and the reported failure modes to evaluate patterns of repeated failures or defects in a timeframe of 12 months prior to the date in which the incident was reported.Other similar complaints were identified to involve this batch of acetabular cups and other similar complaints have been identified for the part number and the reported failure mode in this timeframe, and this failure will continue to be monitored.No other similar complaints were identified to involve this batch of dual mobility inserts and no other similar complaints have been identified for the part number and the reported failure mode in this timeframe.In the absence of the actual devices, the production records were reviewed for the devices reportedly involved in this incident.All released devices involved met manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.Review of manufacturing records did not reveal any waivers, concessions, manufacturing, or material abnormalities that could have contributed to this issue.Review of the product ifu found adequate warnings and precautions in relation to the alleged failure modes.A risk management review was performed.The alleged failure modes and associated risks have been anticipated within the risk file and the anticipated risk level is still adequate.No further actions are required at this time.The available medical documents were reviewed.It is unknown if the eccentric positioning of the head in the acetabulum led to accelerated wear and osteolysis with metal debris noted intraoperatively.It cannot be concluded that the reported clinical reactions/ events were associated with a mal performance of the implant.The patient impact beyond the pain, revision, and expected transient post-operative convalescence period cannot be determined.Without the return of the devices used in treatment or additional information we cannot advance the investigation or confirm this complaint; our investigation remains inconclusive, and a definitive root cause cannot be determined.Based on the information provided we are unable to speculate on specific factors known to contribute to the alleged fault.Should the devices or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective and preventative actions is not indicated.

• Brand Name: 42/28MM BH DUAL MOBILITY INSERT
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, HEMI-, FEMORAL, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR UNCEMENTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS LTD; aurora house, spa park; leamington spa warwickshire CV31 3HL; UK CV31 3HL
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS LTD; aurora house, spa park; leamington spa warwickshire CV31 3HL; UK CV31 3HL
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 12602019
• MDR Text Key: 275927296
• Report Number: 3005975929-2021-00468
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556577202
• UDI-Public: 00885556577202
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K171934
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/04/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/09/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 74121642
• Device Catalogue Number: 74121642
• Device Lot Number: A1718617
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/04/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/05/2017
• 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: 57 YR
• Patient Sex: Female