MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH V40 COCR LFIT HEAD 36MM/+10; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED

Model Number 6260-9-336

Device Problems Degraded (1153); Material Erosion (1214); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

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

Event Date 01/24/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported by patient's attorney that allegedly on or about (b)(6) 2011, the patient was implanted with an lfit anatomic cocr v40 femoral head on his right hip and has had increasing pain and elevated cobalt and chromium serum levels.During the revision surgery on (b)(6) 2022, the surgeon noted that "the femoral head came off the trunnion simply by pulling on it by hand.The trunnion was noted to be worn or penciled grossly.".

Manufacturer Narrative

Review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.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.Lot specific voluntary recall was initiated for the lfit v40 cocr heads within scope of a capa.The investigation revealed that only specific catalog numbers and specific lots are impacted by the regulatory action and that the affected lots were manufactured on or before march 4, 2011.The root cause analysis identified a process related anomaly as to the affected sizes and lots.The affected product has all been implanted and/or expired.

Event Description

It was reported by patient's attorney that allegedly on or about (b)(6) 2011, the patient was implanted with an lfit anatomic cocr v40 femoral head on his right hip and has had increasing pain and elevated cobalt and chromium serum levels.During the revision surgery on (b)(6) 2022, the surgeon noted that "the femoral head came off the trunnion simply by pulling on it by hand.The trunnion was noted to be worn or penciled grossly.".

Manufacturer Narrative

Reported event: an event regarding disassociation and abnormal ion level involving a lfit v40 cocr head that was mated with an accolade stem was reported.The event was not conformed.Method & results: product evaluation and results: material analysis, visual, functional and dimensional inspections could not be performed as the device was not returned.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: the subject device has been identified to be within scope of nc and capa.Lot specific voluntary recall pfa 1757583 was initiated for the lfit v40 cocr heads within scope of nc and capa.The investigation revealed that only specific catalog numbers and specific lots are impacted by the regulatory action and that the affected lots were manufactured on or before march 4, 2011.The root cause analyses identified a process related anomaly as to the affected sizes and lots.The affected product has all been implanted and/or expired.No further investigation is required.

• Brand Name: V40 COCR LFIT HEAD 36MM/+10
• 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: marisol santiago ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 14566099
• MDR Text Key: 293092588
• Report Number: 0002249697-2022-00792
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327032321
• UDI-Public: 07613327032321
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K022077
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/30/2022

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: 12/31/2014
• Device Model Number: 6260-9-336
• Device Catalogue Number: 6260-9-336
• Device Lot Number: MHR8K1
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/13/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/01/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/03/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 08/30/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/07/2009
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: 2249697-05/07/2018-003R
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Hospitalization
• Patient Sex: Male