MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. UNKN REFLECTION LINER; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL

Catalog Number UNKNOWN

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

Patient Problems Unspecified Infection (1930); Hip Fracture (2349)

Event Date 01/24/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: case (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that after left thr performed on (b)(6) 2021, the patient presented an infection with previous pelvic fracture.This was addressed via revisions surgery on (b)(6) 2022.Patient current status is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: case (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that after left thr performed on (b)(6) 2021, the patient presented an infection with previous pelvic fracture.This was addressed via revisions surgery on (b)(6) 2022.Patient current status is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

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 clinical documentation to fully evaluate the complaint, therefore, a thorough medical investigation cannot be rendered, nor can the clinical root cause of the reported failure be confirmed or concluded.The provided, customer feedback form supported the compliant, however, it did not contribute to determining a root cause.Should any additional relevant clinical information is later received, then the case would be re-assessed.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.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.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: UNKN REFLECTION LINER
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
• 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: 13517822
• MDR Text Key: 285537403
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-00664
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• 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: 03/17/2022

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 Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/24/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/11/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/16/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/18/2022
• 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