MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. REDAPT SLVD MONO STEM 240MM SZ 16 SO; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR NON-POROUS

Model Number 71354805

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

Patient Problems Unspecified Infection (1930); Necrosis (1971); Post Operative Wound Infection (2446)

Event Date 07/11/2018

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, after medically indicated revision of the right total hip, performed on (b)(6) 2018, where redapt slvd mono stem 240mm sz 16 so was implanted, patient experienced skin edge necrosis around the incision wound and was placed on keflex as a prophylactic treatment.Two months later evidence of non union was found on x-rays, but no surgical intervention was performed.An infection was suspected on 18-jul-2018 and incision and drainage was performed.It is unknown if any additional interventions or revision were performed.Additional details about primary surgery are unknown.Patient outcome is unknown.This de-identified clinical data is related to a post market clinical follow-up activity for redapt sleeved mono stems.As the data collection activity has been done retrospectively and data is provided anonymized, the information provided is limited and further information cannot be obtained.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, no relevant supporting clinical information could be provided to assist with this clinical investigation as the data collected from the post market clinical follow-up was anonymous.Without clinically relevant patient-specific supporting documentation, a thorough medical investigation cannot be performed.The patient's current condition is unknown and the patient impact beyond the reported events could not be determined based on the limited information provided.Should any additional clinical information be provided this complaint will be re-evaluated.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed device for the same failure mode.A review of the risk management file and instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode was previously identified.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Possible causes could include but are not limited to contamination, patient reaction, and post-operative healing issue.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: REDAPT SLVD MONO STEM 240MM SZ 16 SO
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/CERAMIC/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR NON-POROUS
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 12524238
• MDR Text Key: 273079074
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-07127
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LZO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556579947
• UDI-Public: 00885556579947
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K162303
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,study
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/20/2021

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 Model Number: 71354805
• Device Catalogue Number: 71354805
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/01/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/24/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/19/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/20/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Other
• Patient Age: 92 YR