MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH V40 COCR LFIT HEAD 40MM/+4; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED

Model Number 6260-9-240

Device Problem Material Erosion (1214)

Patient Problems Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Pain (1994)

Event Date 12/21/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported through claimant's counsel that allegedly the patient underwent right total hip arthroplasty on (b)(6) 2009 and was implanted with an lfit anatomic cocr v40 femoral head and subsequently developed progressive hip pain with elevated cobalt and chromium levels.The patient was revised on (b)(6) 2021 and the surgeon noted "femoral head and trunnion were coated in a dark black substance" with removal of all components.

Manufacturer Narrative

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.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.

• Brand Name: V40 COCR LFIT HEAD 40MM/+4
• 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: 15137423
• MDR Text Key: 296951484
• Report Number: 0002249697-2022-01118
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327032741
• UDI-Public: 07613327032741
• 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
• Report Date: 08/01/2022

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: 02/28/2013
• Device Model Number: 6260-9-240
• Device Catalogue Number: 6260-9-240
• Device Lot Number: 1P2MDE
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/12/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/01/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/14/2008
• 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): Required Intervention; Hospitalization
• Patient Age: 73 YR
• Patient Sex: Male