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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. UNKNOWN OR3O DM 56 XLPE INSERT; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED
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| Model Number |
71358219 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Joint Dislocation (2374)
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| Date of Event |
09/03/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, after a tha had been performed with an or3o construct, the patient suffered a dislocation as the head pulled out of the insert.A revision surgery was performed to explant the 56 dm insert and the 28+4 oxinium femoral head came out.The 56 oxinium liner was also explanted as the patient received an r3 system instead of the original or3o system.The current status of the patient is unknown.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, this case reports a revision surgery was performed approximately a week and a half post tha, due to dislocation.The requested surgical reports and x-rays have not been provided to date.Therefore, the patient impact beyond the dislocation and revision cannot be determined.Due to the limited information provided, no further clinical assessment is warranted.Should additional clinically relevant documentation become available, the clinical/medical task may be re-opened.A complaint history review found related failures for the listed device; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the risk management file and instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode was previously identified.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Possible causes could include but not limited to traumatic injury, patient anatomy or abnormal loading of limb.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, this case reports a revision surgery was performed approximately a week and a half post tha, due to dislocation.The requested surgical reports and x-rays have not been provided to date.Therefore, the patient impact beyond the dislocation and revision cannot be determined.Due to the limited information provided, no further clinical assessment is warranted.A review of complaint history of the previous 24 months revealed similar events for the listed device, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the instructions for use documents for or3o dual mobility system revealed that in the potential complications associated with total hip arthroplasty surgery, primary or revision that dislocations/subluxation can occur.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include traumatic injury, limited range of motion, patient anatomy, postoperative care, or abnormal loading of limb.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
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