MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ENCORE MEDICAL, L.P. KERAMOS, CERAMIC/CERAMIC HIP; OBSOLETE: FLARED RIM SHELL FOR CERAMIC INSERT, 52MM

Catalog Number 498-00-052

Device Problem Failure To Adhere Or Bond (1031)

Patient Problem No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 09/15/2016

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Revision surgery - the patient had a right total hip arthroplasty on (b)(6) 2001.It was a keramos-ceramic on ceramic hip implant.Due to the acetabular cup having become loose; the ceramic liner, acetabular shell, and screw were all removed, as well as the ceramic femoral head.The surgeon replaced the acetabular components with zimmer products and put in a new djo surgical cocr femoral head.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The reason for this revision surgery was the patient had an acetabular cup that had become loose.The in-vivo length of service for the patient's implant was 14.4 years.There is no information in this complaint about any patient injuries, activities, or accidents that may have contributed to the need for this revision surgery.The healthcare professional indicated there was no delay in surgery and another suitable device was available for use.The revision surgery was completed as intended.The device was disposed of at the hospital and not made available to djo surgical for examination.A review of the device history records (dhrs) revealed no discrepancies or issues with the manufacturing of this part.All critical dimensions and specifications in effect at the time the part was manufactured were met.The product complaint report history was reviewed and no trends or on-going issues were deemed as present or in need of review.This event is deemed to be non-product related.The root cause for the looseness was not reported.The scope of this investigation is limited without having the parts available to djo surgical for evaluation.Other conditions, root cause, relating to this event could not be determined with confidence.Inventory containment is not required as there are no indications of a product or process issue affecting implant safety or effectiveness.

• Brand Name: KERAMOS, CERAMIC/CERAMIC HIP
• Type of Device: OBSOLETE: FLARED RIM SHELL FOR CERAMIC INSERT, 52MM
• Manufacturer (Section D): ENCORE MEDICAL, L.P.; 9800 metric blvd.; austin TX 78758
• Manufacturer (Section G): ENCORE MEDICAL, L.P.; 9800 metric blvd.; austin TX 78758
• Manufacturer Contact: teffany hutto ; 9800 metric blvd.; austin, TX 78758-5445 ; 5128346255
• MDR Report Key: 6023993
• MDR Text Key: 57212567
• Report Number: 1644408-2016-00761
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MRA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888912087599
• UDI-Public: (01)00888912087599
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: D980003
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/15/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/12/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2006
• Device Catalogue Number: 498-00-052
• Device Lot Number: 697581
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/14/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/21/2001
• 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: 010-55-025,LOT 812281; 400-01-295,LOT 732651; 498-00-052,LOT 697581
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 76 YR