MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. UNKNOWN; PROSTHESIS, HIP, HEMI-, TRUNNION-BEARING, FEMORAL, METAL/POLYACETAL

Device Problem Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problem Reaction (2414)

Event Date 06/06/2017

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported a revision of the right total hip was performed, replacement of acetabular component and femoral head due to adverse reaction to metal with elevated cobalt levels.

Manufacturer Narrative

Please review attached for the investigation results.(b)(4).

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, HEMI-, TRUNNION-BEARING, FEMORAL, METAL/POLYACETAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks road; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks road; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer Contact: robert rust ; 1450 brooks road; memphis, TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 6647716
• MDR Text Key: 77779835
• Report Number: 1020279-2017-00436
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional,other,use
• Reporter Occupation: Risk Manager
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/02/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/16/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/13/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• 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): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 64 YR