MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. R3 20 DEG XLPE ACET LNR 32MM X 60MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED

Model Number 71337660

Device Problems Material Discolored (1170); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Joint Laxity (4526)

Event Date 11/18/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).Postal code: (b)(6).

Event Description

It was reported that after a thr with a r3 20 deg xlpe acet lnr 32mm x 60mm, a revision surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2021 due to hybrid hip construct for instability.Surgeon opened and identified how hip was dislocating, therefore, removed femoral head and liner.Also, he highlighted a discoloration around the outer hemisphere of the explanted liner, just below the double channeled locking ring.He stated he thought this was evidence of some corrosion and hypothesized it may be due to the instability of the construct.The current health status of patient is unknown.No further information is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, smith and nephew has not received the device/ adequate materials to fully evaluate the complaint, but if additional clinically relevant materials are later received, then the case may be re-opened for further evaluation.A review of complaint history did not reveal similar events for the listed device.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.The instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode was previously identified.An historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.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 not limited to fit/sizing issue, traumatic injury or patient condition.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.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.Addition information: d3.

• Brand Name: R3 20 DEG XLPE ACET LNR 32MM X 60MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 12964823
• MDR Text Key: 284710424
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-08561
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010598530
• UDI-Public: 03596010598530
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: NZ
• PMA/PMN Number: K113848
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/16/2022

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?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71337660
• Device Catalogue Number: 71337660
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/18/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/08/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/15/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/16/2022
• 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