MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. UNKN REFLECTION ALL-POLY CUP; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED

Catalog Number UNKNOWN

Device Problem Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)

Patient Problems Bone Fracture(s) (1870); Failure of Implant (1924); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646)

Event Date 01/29/2016

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).This complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a patient complication identified through a review of clinical evidence from literature sources that includes reference to the use of a smith+nephew product.The reported issue(s) relate to known inherent procedural risks that are appropriately documented in our risk files.Smith+nephew will continue to monitor trends in accordance with our post-market surveillance process and take necessary action as required if anticipated severity and/or occurrence rates are exceeded.Smith+nephew has no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on our review of all currently available information, we are unable to confirm a relationship between the reported event and the device or identify a definitive root cause.However, as the use of our product cannot be excluded as a potential cause or contributory factor to the reported issue, we are conservatively submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional information becomes available that alters the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.

Event Description

It was reported that on literature review "inflammatory tissue reactions around aseptically loose cemented hip prostheses: a retrieval study of the spectron ef stem with reflection all-poly acetabular cup" 214 months after a tha surgery, where an spectron ef stem and a reflection non-crosslinked all-polly cup were implanted, the patient underwent a revision surgery due to loosinng of the cup and the stem, and a fracture of the femur.The study determined that both the stem and the cup were worn, additionally pe, cr, co and zr particles were present in the periprosthetic tissue.Current health status of the patient is unknown.No further information is available.

Event Description

It was reported that on literature review "inflammatory tissue reactions around aseptically loose cemented hip prostheses: a retrieval study of the spectron ef stem with reflection all-poly acetabular cup" 214 months after a tha surgery, where an spectron ef stem and a reflection non-crosslinked all-polly cup were implanted, the patient underwent a revision surgery due to loosening of the cup and the stem, and a fracture of the femur.The study determined that both the stem and the cup were worn, additionally pe, cr, co and zr particles were present in the periprosthetic tissue.The polyethylene (pe) particles liberated by the cup's wear may have been the primary cause of the osteolysis in the femur, as well as the loosening of the stem.Current health status of the patient is unknown.No further information is available.

• Brand Name: UNKN REFLECTION ALL-POLY CUP
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED
• 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: 18531920
• MDR Text Key: 333086031
• Report Number: 1020279-2024-00154
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: NO
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Literature,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/25/2024

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 Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/16/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/17/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/27/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/25/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: SPEC EF PRI SO 12/14 SZ 3.; ZIRC 12/14 FEM HD 28 + 0.
• Patient Age: 74 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 90 KG