MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH 22.2MM STD LFIT V40 HEAD; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED

Catalog Number 6260-9-122

Device Problem Degraded (1153)

Patient Problems Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Unspecified Infection (1930); Pain (1994); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646); Metal Related Pathology (4530)

Event Date 06/18/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

An event regarding abnormal ion level, wear and infection involving an metal head was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: -product evaluation and results: material analysis, visual, functional and dimensional inspections could not be performed as the device was not returned.-clinician review: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.-product history review: review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.-complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the lot and sterile lot referenced.Conclusions: all stryker products sold as sterile are validated to a minimum sterility assurance level sal of 10^-6 in accordance with applicable iso standards.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as pathology reports and the revision operative report as well as patient history and follow-up notes are needed to complete the investigation for determining root cause.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If devices and/or additional information become available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.The following devices were also listed in this report: cat# 1236-2-244; restoration adm x3 ins; lot# 333493 cat# 626-00-38d; modular dual mobility insert; lot# 56571501 cat# 542-11-48d; trident psl with purefix ha 48mm; lot# 57353004 cat# 2060-0000-1; acetabular dome hole plug; lot# ml1emp cat# 2030-6530-1; 6.5 cancellous bone screw 30mm; lot# 903etw cat# 2030-6525-1; 6.5 cancellous bone screw 25mm; lot# 1e1j8nr.It cannot be determined which, if any of these devices may have caused or contributed to the patient's experience.

Event Description

It was reported through the filing of a lawsuit that allegedly the patient underwent left total hip arthroplasty on (b)(6) 2017.It is alleged that she began experiencing severe hip pain, burning pain when sitting and sleeping, along with clicking in the left hip.Radiographs showed aseptic loosening of the left femoral component.Workups completed revealed elevated metal levels (esr 38, crp 19, cobalt and chromium <1.0) and a left hip aspiration showed the growth of staph hominis.Allegedly as metallosis was suspected, she underwent a left total hip revision on (b)(6) 2020.

• Brand Name: 22.2MM STD LFIT V40 HEAD
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH; 325 corporate drive; mahwah NJ 07430
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-CORK; ida industrial estate; carrigtwohill NA ; EI NA
• Manufacturer Contact: joann ripoli ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 18683764
• MDR Text Key: 335069404
• Report Number: 0002249697-2024-00214
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K121308
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/12/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/12/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/31/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: 6260-9-122
• Device Lot Number: 57171305
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/17/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/12/2016
• 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): Required Intervention; Hospitalization
• Patient Sex: Female