MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS LTD BHR RESURFACING FEMORAL HEAD 56MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/METAL, RESURFACING

Model Number 74123156

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

Patient Problems Necrosis (1971); Pain (1994); Unequal Limb Length (4534)

Event Date 02/02/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Us legal.It was reported that, after a left bhr on (b)(6) 2021 due to advanced degenerative joint disease, pain, and hip impingement.The plaintiff has experienced pain and leg length discrepancy.X-rays showed femoral neck failure from avn and the prothesis collapsing into varus.Plaintiff underwent a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2022.The patient's current condition is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: case (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that left hip revision surgery was performed.As of today, device return and additional information has been requested for this complaint but has not become available.As no device part and batch numbers were provided for the femoral head for investigation, a complaint history review, manufacturing record review, device labelling / ifu review and historical review of the escalation actions could not be performed.If more information is received, this investigation will be reopened.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.The available medical documents were reviewed.The reported pain, and progressive leg-length discrepancy is consistent with the report of the prosthesis collapsing into varus, which was ¿likely from avn.¿ the patient impact beyond the pain, revision, and expected transient post-op convalescence period cannot be determined.Based on the available information we can confirm the reported complaint and the probable root cause for the pain, leg length discrepancy and prosthesis collapsing into varus is from avascular necrosis and not from device.Should the devices or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.Based on the investigation, the need for corrective and preventative actions is not indicated.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information: d4 (catalog number and udi), g4 corrected data: d1 and g2.

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that left hip revision was performed.As of today, the implanted devices, all of which were used in treatment have not been returned for evaluation.Without a definitive batch number, a complete review of the historical complaints data cannot be performed for the femoral head.A review of historical complaints data was performed using the part number and the reported/related failure mode to evaluate patterns of repeated failures or defects.Other similar complaint was identified for the part number and the reported/related failure mode.This will continue to be monitored.As no device batch numbers were provided for investigation, manufacturing record review, device labelling / ifu review could not be performed.If more information is received, this investigation will be reopened.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.A review of historic escalation actions related to the products and similar complaint events was performed.Following the review, no prior applicable escalation actions were identified.The available medical documents were reviewed and considered and unless noted do not contribute to the clinical/medical investigation.The reported pain, and progressive leg-length discrepancy is consistent with the report of the prosthesis collapsing into varus, which was ¿likely from avn.¿ the patient impact beyond the pain, revision, and expected transient post-op convalescence period cannot be determined.No further clinical assessment is warranted at this time.Based on the available information we can confirm the reported complaint, however without further information our investigation remains inconclusive, and a definitive root cause cannot be determined.Specific factors known to contribute to the alleged fault are physical activity levels, unreasonable stress on replacement system, excessive patient weight, trauma to the joint replacement.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: BHR RESURFACING FEMORAL HEAD 56MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/METAL, RESURFACING
• 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: 14247235
• MDR Text Key: 290447809
• Report Number: 3005975929-2022-00185
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NXT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010552440
• UDI-Public: 03596010552440
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P040033
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 09/15/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/28/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 74123156
• Device Catalogue Number: 74123156
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/14/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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
• Treatment: UNKN BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING (BHR) CUP (UNKN TY
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 65 YR
• Patient Sex: Male