MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. OXINIUM FEM HD 12/14 36 MM L/+8; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED

Model Number	71343608
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Unspecified Infection (1930)
Date of Event	07/24/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, following a hip replacement, the patient appeared to have a possible infection.A revision surgery was performed to wash out the joint and exchange the oxinium femoral head 12/14 36 mm l/+8.The patient outcome is unknown.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.So the reported event could not be confirmed.A medical investigation was conducted and confirms this complaint from the united states reports a possible infection precipitated the wash-out with the head and liner exchanged.Smith and nephew has not received adequate materials (operative reports) to fully evaluate the complaint, but if additional clinically relevant materials are later received, then the case may be re-opened for further evaluation.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch for the same failure mode.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.This included a review of sterilization documents which indicated that the product was sterilized according to sterilization release documentation.A review of risk management files and instructions for use found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.Infection, a potential complication associated with any surgery, can occur and possible causes could include but not limited to contamination, patient reaction, and post-operative healing issue.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the actual product involved and/or device information, our investigation cannot proceed.If the device or new information is received in the future, this complaint can be re-opened.No further actions are being taken at this time.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: OXINIUM FEM HD 12/14 36 MM L/+8
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 10428848
• Report Number: 1020279-2020-04078
• Device Sequence Number: 16690750
• Product Code: JDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010477293
• UDI-Public: 03596010477293
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K022958
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2020
• Device Explanted Year: 2020
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/21/2021

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?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71343608
• Device Catalogue Number: 71343608
• Device Lot Number: 20AM22616
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/24/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/19/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/19/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/21/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 61 YR
• Patient Weight: 111