MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS MALLORY-HEAD CALCAR W/HOLE 34X13X220 R; PROSTHESIS, HIP

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371); Material Separation (1562); Fitting Problem (2183)

Patient Problem No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 04/15/2015

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that patient underwent a right total hip arthroplasty on (b)(6) 2007.Subsequently, patient was revised on (b)(6) 2015 due to loosening of the femoral stem.During the procedure, the surgeon implanted the femoral stem but it did not fit well, so a larger stem was implanted.The modular head and acetabular cup were also removed and replaced.

Manufacturer Narrative

Current information is insufficient to permit a conclusion as to the cause of the event.Review of device history records show that lot released with no recorded anomaly or deviation.There are warnings in the package insert that state that this type of event can occur: under possible adverse effects, number 4 states, "loosening or migration of the implants can occur due to loss of fixation, trauma, malalignment, bone resorption, or excessive activity.".

• Brand Name: MALLORY-HEAD CALCAR W/HOLE 34X13X220 R
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOMET ORTHOPEDICS; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer Contact: megan haas ; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5743726700
• MDR Report Key: 4760210
• MDR Text Key: 5797426
• Report Number: 0001825034-2015-01972
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: PK031693
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/15/2015

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: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2014
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 11-104951
• Device Lot Number: 224720
• Other Device ID Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/15/2015
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/08/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/2004
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 55 YR