MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH V40 COCR LFIT HEAD 44MM +12; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED

Model Number 6260-9-444

Device Problems Degraded (1153); Material Erosion (1214)

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

Event Date 04/26/2022

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.

Event Description

It was reported through claimant's counsel that allegedly the patient was implanted with an lfit anatomic cocr v40 femoral head on his right hip on or about (b)(6) 2011 and was revised on (b)(6) 2022.During the revision the surgeon noted "¿ there was a significant amount of black metallosis fluid encountered.An extensive debridement of all metal debris was performed and it was found that his trunnion was completely destroyed.".

Event Description

It was reported through claimant's counsel that allegedly the patient was implanted with an lfit anatomic cocr v40 femoral head on his right hip on or about (b)(6) 2011 and was revised on (b)(6) 2022.During the revision the surgeon noted "¿ there was a significant amount of black metallosis fluid encountered.An extensive debridement of all metal debris was performed and it was found that his trunnion was completely destroyed.".

Manufacturer Narrative

Reported event: an event regarding wear (metallosis) involving an metal head was reported.The event was not confirmed.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 the 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: 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 (b)(6) 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.

• Brand Name: V40 COCR LFIT HEAD 44MM +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: anna ryan ; raheen business park; limerick NA ; EI NA ; 61498200
• MDR Report Key: 15045965
• MDR Text Key: 296131936
• Report Number: 0002249697-2022-01026
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327032789
• UDI-Public: 07613327032789
• 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: Other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/26/2023

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: 02/28/2012
• Device Model Number: 6260-9-444
• Device Catalogue Number: 6260-9-444
• Device Lot Number: LD1MAD
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/22/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/18/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/30/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/26/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/01/2007
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: 2249697-08/29/2016-007R
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 60 YR
• Patient Sex: Male