MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS LTD BHR RESURFACING FEMORAL HEAD 48MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/METAL, RESURFACING

Model Number 74123148

Device Problem Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Subluxation (4525)

Event Date 02/15/2012

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

It was reported that, after primary left hip bhr resurfacing surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2009, the patient experienced pain and subluxation of the femoral component.This adverse event was treated with revision surgery on 15-feb-2012.The femoral component was explanted, and the system was replaced with a mom bhr tha.The patient tolerated the procedure well.

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that a left hip revision surgery was performed.As of today, the implanted devices, all of which were used in treatment have been requested for this complaint but have not become available.A review of the historical complaints data for the femoral head 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 prior 12 months as of the complaint aware date.No other similar complaint was identified to involve this batch and for the part number and the reported failure mode.In the absence of the actual devices, the production records were reviewed for the known devices reportedly involved in this incident.Review of manufacturing records did not reveal any waivers, concessions, manufacturing, or material abnormalities that could have contributed to this issue.All the released devices involved met manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.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.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.Based on the information provided, the clinical root cause of the reported pain and subluxation cannot be confirmed.It cannot be concluded that the reported events were associated with a malperformance of the implant or implant failure.The patient impact beyond the reported pain and subsequent revision surgery cannot be determined.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 excessive physical activity levels, unreasonable stress on replacement system, excessive patient weight.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 48MM
• 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: 14436458
• MDR Text Key: 292033731
• Report Number: 3005975929-2022-00275
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NXT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010552426
• UDI-Public: 03596010552426
• 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
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/08/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/19/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 09/30/2013
• Device Model Number: 74123148
• Device Catalogue Number: 74123148
• Device Lot Number: 08JW19131
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/05/2022
• 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: ACETABULAR CUP HAP SIZE 48/54
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Hospitalization
• Patient Age: 52 YR
• Patient Sex: Male