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

Device Problem Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371)

Patient Problem Injury (2348)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that revision surgery was performed due to loosening of the stem.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, intended for use in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.A clinical evaluation was conducted and without the requested clinical information a thorough medical investigation cannot be rendered.Should any additional clinical information be provided this complaint will be re-evaluated.Factors and/or potential causes that could contribute to the reported event have been identified in the risk management file.Without the actual product involved and/or device information, our investigation cannot proceed.If the device or new information is received in the future, this complaint can be re-opened.No further actions are being taken at this time.

• Brand Name: HIP IMPLANT
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, HEMI-, TRUNNION-BEARING, FEMORAL, METAL/POLYACETAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks road; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 8918626
• MDR Text Key: 155167593
• Report Number: 1020279-2019-03104
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/12/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/21/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/22/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1