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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. OXINIUM FEM HD 12/14 28MM +8; PROSTH, HIP, SEMI-CONST, MET/CERAM/POLY, CEMENT OR NON-POROUS, UNCEMENT

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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. OXINIUM FEM HD 12/14 28MM +8; PROSTH, HIP, SEMI-CONST, MET/CERAM/POLY, CEMENT OR NON-POROUS, UNCEMENT Back to Search Results
Model Number 71342808
Medical Device Problem Code Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Unspecified Infection (1930); Post Operative Wound Infection (2446)
Date of Event 03/23/2020
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
*us legal* it was reported that the plaintiff underwent a second medically indicated revision on (b)(6) 2020 due to infection.An irrigation, debridement and poly (stryker) exchange was performed.A new s&n head was implanted alongside competitor devices.Patient outcome is unknown.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, just 4 weeks after the first revision the second revision was performed due to an infection.Again, the operative report documents; ¿an abundant amount of purulent tissue was in the subcutaneous area.¿ the fascia also had dehisced.A through debridement was performed.Irrigation with betadine, chlorhexidine and 6 liters of saline was completed.¿ noted in that operative report was the comment; ¿we did instruct the patient that there is a high likelihood of a recurrence of infection given that with these cases of metal on metal the recurrence rates are quite high of needing a 2-stage revision in the future.¿ the root medical cause of the infection that precipitated the second revision cannot be concluded with the provided material.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.A review of the risk management file and instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode was previously identified.A review of the sterilization records revealed the batch was sterilized within normal parameters.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 contamination, patient reaction, and post-operative healing issue.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.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.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, the clinical information provided, of the elevated metal ion levels and the description of the discolored tissue and the corrosive material may be consistent with a reaction to metal debris.However, the source and the root cause cannot be determined with the available documentation.It cannot be concluded that the reported clinical findings are associated with the implant failure.The root medical cause of the infection that precipitated the second revision cannot be concluded with the provided material.The root cause of the continued infection that made the third revision necessary also cannot be concluded.It is unknown if the previous osteomyelitis contributed to the infections.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.A review of the risk management file and instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode was previously identified.A review of the sterilization records revealed the batch was sterilized within normal parameters.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 are not limited to contamination, patient reaction, and post-operative healing issue.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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Brand Name
OXINIUM FEM HD 12/14 28MM +8
Common Device Name
PROSTH, HIP, SEMI-CONST, MET/CERAM/POLY, CEMENT OR NON-POROUS, UNCEMENT
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
Manufacturer (Section G)
SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
1450 brooks rd.
memphis TN 38116
Manufacturer Contact
holly topping
1450 brooks road
memphis, TN 38116
5123913905
MDR Report Key11573374
Report Number1020279-2021-02406
Device Sequence Number4266272
Product Code LZO
UDI-Device Identifier03596010474179
UDI-Public03596010474179
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K021673
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2020
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other Health Care Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 11/10/2021
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? No
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model Number71342808
Device Catalogue Number71342808
Device Lot Number19CM23471
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 03/02/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer08/18/2021
11/09/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date03/26/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date08/20/2021
11/10/2021
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured03/28/2019
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Concomitant Medical Products
and Therapy/Usage Dates
ANTHOLOGY SO POROUS SZ 8/08DM13652
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Hospitalization; Required Intervention; Other;
Patient SexUnknown
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