MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS LTD HEMI HEAD44MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, HEMI-, FEMORAL, METAL

Model Number 74122544

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Joint Dislocation (2374); Osteopenia/ Osteoporosis (2651); Joint Laxity (4526); Metal Related Pathology (4530)

Event Date 11/16/2018

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that a revision surgery was performed on the patient left hip on (b)(6) 2018.The patient revision surgery was performed due to severe pain, limited mobility, and elevated cobalt and chromium levels.Among the intraoperative findings there was metal debris and altr/alval reaction as a result of the premature failure of the device, along with trunnionosis, fluid and soft tissues which looked like cooked liver.The patient outcome is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that left hip revision surgery was performed.As of today, the implanted devices, all of which were used in treatment, and additional information have been requested for this complaint but have not become available.A review of the complaint history for the bhr head, hemi head and modular sleeve and stem was performed using batch numbers in search of similar recurring reports for the products during their lifetimes.No other similar complaints were identified for the hemi head and stem.Similar complaints have been identified for the sleeve.However, as the device is no longer sold, no action is to be taken.Similar complaints have been identified for the bhr cup.However, as bhr systems of this size are no longer sold, no action is to be taken.In the absence of the actual devices, the production records were reviewed for the known devices reportedly involved in this incident.All the released devices involved met manufacturing specifications at the time of production.Review of the product ifu found adequate warnings and precautions in relation to the alleged failure modes.A risk management review was performed.No additional risks were identified as result of the reported event and no further actions are required at this time.The available medical documents were reviewed.No records of this event have been submitted at this time.The root cause for the first revision, though not documented, only reported may be consistent with a reaction to metal debris.However, the source and the root cause cannot be determined with the available documentation.It cannot be concluded that the reported clinical findings are associated with the implant failure.Without return of the actual devices or further information we cannot further investigate or confirm the details supplied in this complaint, and our investigation remains inconclusive.If the products or additional information become available in the future, this case will be reopened.No preventative or corrective action has been initiated as a result of this investigation.

• Brand Name: HEMI HEAD44MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, HEMI-, FEMORAL, METAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS LTD; aurora house, spa park; leamington spa warwickshire CV31 3HL; UK CV31 3HL
• MDR Report Key: 11214146
• MDR Text Key: 228162598
• Report Number: 3005975929-2021-00027
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556070994
• UDI-Public: 00885556070994
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P040033
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,consum
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/12/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/29/2013
• Device Model Number: 74122544
• Device Catalogue Number: 74122544
• Device Lot Number: 08LW19988
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/04/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/22/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/11/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/12/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: 71306613 SYN POR FEM COMP SZ 13; 74222100 MODULAR SLEEVE -4MM 12/14
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention