MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US SOL 10.5 MMA 8.0 FULL PC 12/14; SOLUTION STEM IMPLANTS : HIP FEMORAL STEM

Catalog Number 157152000

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Osseointegration Problem (3003)

Patient Problems Fall (1848); Pain (1994); Ambulation Difficulties (2544); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646); Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 01/01/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Patient experienced fall and pain.X-rays support a fractured stem and loosening.She is not able to put out on right leg and walk, even with the help of a walker.Discharge summary indicates the patient previously had a r bipolar total hip arthroplasty in 2007 by an unknown manufacturer.She was revised on (b)(6) 2010 due to a fall causing loosening and protrusion of the implant and depuy synthes implants were implanted at that time.An email is provided from the patient¿s son stating his mother had undergone a total hip revision and the depuy prosthesis is now broken.The complaint will be updated to reflect the clarification above.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint #: (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803 (and/or part 4, as applicable).This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

The discharge summary indicates the patient previously had an r bipolar total hip arthroplasty in 2007 by an unknown manufacturer.She was revised on (b)(6) 2010, due to a fall causing loosening and protrusion of the implant, and depuy synthes implants were implanted at that time.An email is provided from the patient¿s son stating his mother had undergone a total hip revision and the depuy prosthesis is now broken.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint#: (b)(4).Investigation summary: according to the information received: patient experienced fall and pain.X-rays support a fractured stem and loosening.She is not able to put out on right leg and walk, even with the help of a walker.The product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.The photo/x-ray investigation revealed that sol 10.5 mma 8.0 full pc 12/14 had fractured right in the middle, showing both fragments on x-ray and only the superior portion of device with the head assembly in the photo evidence.Both types of evidence confirm fracture allegation.With the information provided is not possible to determine a potential cause at this moment.The mode of failure of the device is multi-factorial and consideration must be given to all other potential influences such as surgical process, patient variables (e.G.Activity level and use), anatomical considerations and patient changes over time.Any conclusions from the investigational input provided have to be placed into context with all other relevant factors.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device d5el51000 number, and no non-conformance's/manufacturing irregularities related to the malfunction were identified.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the sol 10.5 mma 8.0 full pc 12/14 would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.Device history lot: a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device d5el51000 number, and no non-conformance's/manufacturing irregularities related to the malfunction were identified.Device history review: a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device d5el51000 number, and no non-conformance's /manufacturing irregularities related to the malfunction were identified.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

Additional information received: a.Could you confirm the primary surgery date or the original implantation date? date of surgery (b)(6) 2010.B.Could you please provide the medical records/clinical notes between 2010 (first revision surgery) and 2024 when you presented with existing complaint (broken implant)? no medical issue between 2010-2024 related to hip surgery.Only history of fall at home on (b)(6) 2024 while walking in veranda which lead to prosthesis breakage.C.Is re -revision done (to remove broken implant)? yes revision surgery done.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : according to the information received: "patient experienced fall and pain.X-rays support a fractured stem and loosening.She is not able to put out on right leg and walk, even with the help of a walker".Under the original event description, additional information was received: "depuy prosthesis is broken".The product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.The photo/x-ray investigation revealed that sol 10.5 mma 8.0 full pc 12/14 had fractured right in the middle, showing both fragments on x-ray and only the superior portion of device with the head assembly in the photo evidence.Both types of evidence confirm fracture allegation.With the information provided is not possible to determine a potential cause at this moment.The mode of failure of the device is multi-factorial and consideration must be given to all other potential influences such as surgical process, patient variables (e.G.Activity level and use), anatomical considerations and patient changes over time.Any conclusions from the investigational input provided have to be placed into context with all other relevant factors.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device d5el51000 number, and no non-conformances/manufacturing irregularities related to the malfunction were identified.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the sol 10.5 mma 8.0 full pc 12/14 would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.Device history lot : a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device d5el51000 number, and no non-conformances/manufacturing irregularities related to the malfunction were identified.Device history review : a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device d5el51000 number, and no non-conformances /manufacturing irregularities related to the malfunction were identified.

• Brand Name: SOL 10.5 MMA 8.0 FULL PC 12/14
• Type of Device: SOLUTION STEM IMPLANTS : HIP FEMORAL STEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• Manufacturer (Section G): JTE WARSAW MFG SITE; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581-0988 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18586309
• MDR Text Key: 333837597
• Report Number: 1818910-2024-01811
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295061052
• UDI-Public: 10603295061052
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IN
• PMA/PMN Number: K953703
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 01/26/2024

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 Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/01/2019
• Device Catalogue Number: 157152000
• Device Lot Number: D5EL51000
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/19/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/26/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/22/2024; 02/09/2024; 03/12/2024; 04/18/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/29/2024; 02/19/2024; 03/13/2024; 04/18/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/01/2009
• 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
• Treatment: ARTICUL/EZE BALL 28 +1.5 GR; CANCELLOUS BONE SCREW 6.5X25MM; CANCELLOUS BONE SCREW 6.5X25MM; CANCELLOUS BONE SCREW 6.5X35MM; DURALOC SECTOR SERIES 48OD; ENDURON 10D 48OD X 28ID
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female