MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS LTD ACETABULAR CUP HAP SIZE 52/58; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/METAL, RESURFACING

Catalog Number 74122158

Device Problems Malposition of Device (2616); Biocompatibility (2886); Noise, Audible (3273)

Patient Problem Discomfort (2330)

Event Date 09/17/2015

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that the plaintiff underwent a total hip arthroplasty (tha) revision surgery on the right hip on (b)(6) 2009.With the passage of time, the patient has been having troubles with the implants squeaking since about 8 months or so postoperative and it was getting worse.The patient underwent blood tests where cobalt and chromium levels were found to be elevated.This complication was treated by conducting a second revision surgery on (b)(6) 2015.During the procedure it was noticed that the cup looked a little bit on the anteverted side and there was no bone destruction and no soft tissue damage.The devices were explanted and replaced except for the femoral stem.The patient was taken to the recovery room in good condition.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information: h6 (health effect - clinical code, medical device problem code).H3, h6: it was reported that the plaintiff underwent a total hip arthroplasty revision surgery on the right hip.The patient underwent blood tests where cobalt and chromium levels were found to be elevated.This complication was treated by conducting a second revision surgery.During the procedure it was noticed that the cup looked a little bit on the anteverted side and there was no bone destruction and no soft tissue damage.The devices were explanted and replaced except for the femoral stem.The patient was taken to the recovery room in good condition.As of today, the implanted devices, all of which were used in treatment have not been returned for evaluation.A review of the historical complaints data for the devices concerned was performed using batch numbers, part numbers and the reported failure modes to evaluate patterns of repeated failures or defects.No other similar complaints have been identified for the sleeve and other similar complaints have been identified for the head and cup.This will continue to be monitored for the cup.This will continue to be monitored via routine trending for the head and sleeve, however it should be noted that these devices are no longer sold.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.The 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.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 for the sleeve and cup.Following the review, prior applicable escalation actions were identified and confirmed to reduce associated risks as far as possible for the head.No further escalation actions are required.The available medical documents were reviewed.Based on the limited information provided, the clinical root cause of the reported squeaking, elevated cobalt and chromium levels, and intraoperative findings cannot be confirmed.However, the acetabular cup¿s ¿a little on the anteverted side¿ and slightly uncovered positioning cannot be ruled out as a contributing factor.The patient impact beyond the revision surgery cannot be determined.Based on the information provided, further investigation of the reported complaint cannot be carried out and remains inconclusive.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, trauma to the joint replacement, loosening of components may increase production of wear particles and accelerate damage to the bone.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: ACETABULAR CUP HAP SIZE 52/58
• 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: 17684058
• MDR Text Key: 322648915
• Report Number: 3005975929-2023-00129
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NXT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010552310
• UDI-Public: 03596010552310
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: P040033
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Consumer,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/03/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/05/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/30/2013
• Device Catalogue Number: 74122158
• Device Lot Number: 08KW19495
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/28/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/31/2008
• 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: BHR MODULAR HEAD 52MM, LOT#"07LW14658; MODULAR SLEEVE -4MM 12/14, LOT#:08AW15252
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 58 YR
• Patient Sex: Male