MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ENCORE MEDICAL, L.P. KERAMOS, CERAMIC/CERAMIC HIP; CUP, AL-AL FLARED RIM FOR CERAMIC INSERT 48MM

Catalog Number 498-01-048

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Pain (1994)

Event Date 11/29/2016

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Revision surgery - due to the patient presenting with pain.The surgeon felt a liner swap would relieve that.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reason for this revision surgery was pain.The in-vivo length of patient service for the implant was 11.3 years.There is no information in this complaint about any patient injuries, activities, or accidents that may have contributed to the need for this revision surgery.The healthcare professional indicated there was a significant adverse event to the patient.There was no delay in surgery and another suitable device was available for use.The revision surgery was completed as intended.The device was disposed of at the hospital and not made available to djo surgical for examination.A review of the device history records (dhrs) revealed no discrepancies or issues with the manufacturing of this part.All critical dimensions and specifications in effect at the time the part was manufactured were met.The product complaint report history was reviewed and no trends or on-going issues were deemed as present or in need of review.This event is deemed to be non-product related.The root cause for the pain was not reported.The complaint states the surgeon believed a poly exchange would remedy the patient's condition.The scope of this investigation is limited without having the parts available to djo surgical for evaluation.Other conditions relating to this event could not be determined with confidence.Inventory containment is not required as there are no indications of a product or process issue affecting implant safety or effectiveness.

• Brand Name: KERAMOS, CERAMIC/CERAMIC HIP
• Type of Device: CUP, AL-AL FLARED RIM FOR CERAMIC INSERT 48MM
• Manufacturer (Section D): ENCORE MEDICAL, L.P.; 9800 metric blvd.; austin TX 78758
• Manufacturer (Section G): ENCORE MEDICAL, L.P.; 9800 metric blvd.; austin TX 78758
• Manufacturer Contact: teffany hutto ; 9800 metric blvd.; austin, TX 78758-5445 ; 5128346255
• MDR Report Key: 6200862
• MDR Text Key: 63184096
• Report Number: 1644408-2016-01030
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MRA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888912087414
• UDI-Public: (01)00888912087414
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: D980003
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/07/2017

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: 11/20/2010
• Device Catalogue Number: 498-01-048
• Device Lot Number: 957531A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/29/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/22/2016
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/07/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/21/2004
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Other; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 69 YR