MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MICROPORT ORTHOPEDICS INC. PROFEMUR(R) MODULAR FEMORAL NECK; HIP COMPONENT

Catalog Number PHA0-1232

Device Problem Metal Shedding Debris (1804)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Discomfort (2330); Complaint, Ill-Defined (2331); Ambulation Difficulties (2544); Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint (2671)

Event Date 05/27/2008

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Allegedly, patient suffering from mom complications: a failed hip implant resulting in pain and other discomforts: difficulty conducting activities of daily living; consequences associated with exposure to metal ions; revision surgery; pain; trouble walking; not able to run or climb stairs; limited mobility.

Manufacturer Narrative

This is the same event as 3010536692-2015-00884, -00885, -00886.

• Brand Name: PROFEMUR(R) MODULAR FEMORAL NECK
• Type of Device: HIP COMPONENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): MICROPORT ORTHOPEDICS INC.; 5677 airline rd.; arlington TN 38002
• Manufacturer (Section G): MICROPORT ORTHOPEDICS INC.; 5677 airline rd.; arlington TN 38002
• Manufacturer Contact: 5677 airline road; arlington, TN 38002 ; 901867-441
• MDR Report Key: 4765067
• MDR Text Key: 5947208
• Report Number: 3010536692-2015-00887
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWJ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/21/2015

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 Catalogue Number: PHA0-1232
• Device Lot Number: 097478017
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 05/27/2008
• Event Location: Hospital
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/21/2015
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/12/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 48 YR