SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. CON LNR 0DEG 26ID 50-52OD SZ E; PROSTHESIS, HIP, CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED OR UNCEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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Model Number 71323114 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Degraded (1153)
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Patient Problem
Failure of Implant (1924)
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Event Date 03/08/2022 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that, after a tha surgery had been performed on 2004, the patient experienced dislocation of head from within constrained liner.This adverse event was solved by a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2022, in which it was found that the con lnr 0deg 26id 50-52od sz e ring was broken and separated.It was hard to tell exactly how much wear the liner had and whether this was a factor in the dislocation of the tha.Current health status of patient is unknown.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Section h3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, smith and nephew has not received the explanted device and/or adequate materials to fully evaluate the complaint.If additional clinically relevant materials are later received, then the case may be re-opened for further evaluation.A review of complaint history for the previous 12 months did not reveal similar events for the listed device.A review of the instructions for use documents for reflection constrained liner acetabular system revealed that loosening and fracture of implant has been identified as possible adverse effects.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.Some potential probable causes for this event could include but not limited to friction, joint tightness, traumatic injury or surgical technique.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.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.
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