MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH V40 COCR LFIT HEAD 40MM/+12; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED

Model Number 6260-9-440

Device Problems Corroded (1131); Degraded (1153)

Patient Problems Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Pain (1994); Cancer (3262); Metal Related Pathology (4530)

Event Date 03/04/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

It was noted that the device is not available for evaluation.Should additional information become available, it will be provided in a supplemental report upon completion of the investigation.Review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.There have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.Device not returned to the manufacturer.

Event Description

As reported: "the patient came to dr's office complaining of worsening hip pain.An mri revealed a pseudo tumor and there were elevated chromium levels.During surgery it was noted there was some blackening of the trunnion with little wear.A competitor stem was used as the replacement stem after explanting the well fixed accolade." a stem, head, and liner were revised.Rep confirmed there are no allegations against the revised liner.

Manufacturer Narrative

An event regarding altr/abnormal ion level and corrosion involving a metal head was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: -product evaluation and results: the reported device was not returned however photographs were provided for review.Visual inspection of the provided photograph indicated that the device is recently explanted.Blood is visible on the device.There appears to be dark material inside the metal head, but it is not possible to identify the material from the photo.-clinician review: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.-product history review: review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.-complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.Conclusions: it was reported that the patient was revised due to worsening pain, pseudotumor and elevated chromium levels.The reported device was not returned however photographs were provided for review.Visual inspection of the provided photograph indicated that the device is recently explanted.Blood is visible on the device.There appears to be dark material inside the metal head, but it is not possible to identify the material from the photo.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as return of the device, pathology reports, and the primary/revision operative reports as well as patient history and follow-up notes are needed to complete the investigation for determining root cause.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If devices and/or additional information become available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.

Event Description

As reported: "the patient came to dr's office complaining of worsening hip pain.An mri revealed a pseudo tumor and there were elevated chromium levels.During surgery it was noted there was some blackening of the trunion with little wear.A competitor stem was used as the replacement stem after explanting the well fixed accolade." a stem, head, and liner were revised.Rep confirmed there are no allegations against the revised liner.

• Brand Name: V40 COCR LFIT HEAD 40MM/+12
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH; 325 corporate drive; mahwah NJ 07430
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH; 325 corporate drive; mahwah NJ 07430
• Manufacturer Contact: brad curtis ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 13938066
• MDR Text Key: 288103541
• Report Number: 0002249697-2022-00452
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327032772
• UDI-Public: 07613327032772
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K061434
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/28/2022

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?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/28/2022
• Device Model Number: 6260-9-440
• Device Catalogue Number: 6260-9-440
• Device Lot Number: 9943RM
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/04/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/29/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/13/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/28/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/28/2017
• 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): Required Intervention; Hospitalization
• Patient Age: 69 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 100 KG