MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. TANDEM INTL BIPOLAR 45OD 28ID; PROSTHESIS, HIP, HEMI-, FEMORAL, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR UNCEMENTED

Model Number 71324045

Device Problem Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)

Patient Problem Joint Dislocation (2374)

Event Date 07/21/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that, after a hip arthroplasty had been performed on (b)(6) 2021, the patient experienced a disassociation of the femoral head from the bipolar shell as a consequence of a fall.This adverse event was solved by a revision procedure on (b)(6) 2021 in which both devices where replaced.Current health status of patient is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.Visual inspection on the shell, retaining ring does confirm little damage.Where as for the lock ring it confirms that there is visible damage from the combination of implantation, explantation, and disassociation from the tandem assembly.Dimensional evaluation was conducted on the returned tandem device components, including the shell, lock ring, and retaining ring for all critical features related to the observed failure mode.No deviations were noted during evaluation of the shell or retaining ring.The lock ring is visibly damaged from the combination of implantation, failure mode, explantation, and disassociation from the tandem assembly.Therefore, the deviations associated with overall height and thru hole diameter cannot be confirmed as resultant from the manufacturing process.Due to their oversized condition, the outer and groove diameter deviations are unlikely the result of clinical and post-clinical damage.These deviations may have potentially contributed to the observed failure mode.According to clinical/medical evaluation , a left hemiarthroplasty revision was required due to the femoral head disassociated from the bipolar shell ¿as a consequence of a fall¿ approximately 10 days post implantation.The provided electronic x-ray photocopy appears to show dislocation/disassociation of the femoral head from the bipolar shell.Reportedly, the surgeon noted injury to posterior acetabular wall ¿possibly due to force of reduction maneuver¿.Responses to the clinical documentation requests had not been received as of the date of this medical investigation.Based on the information provided, the root cause of the revision was the dislocation/disassociated head from the bipolar shell most likely as a consequence of a fall just 10 days post-op as reported; however, this could not be definitively be concluded.The assessed patient impact is the reported fall, the dislocation/disassociated components and the revision.The patient outcome remains unknown, as well as if any further medical interventions were provided due to the reported events.No further medical assessment could be rendered at this time.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 revealed similar events for the listed device over the previous 12 months, but no similar events for the batch based on the historical data, 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 document revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.Assessment of historical escalated cases concluded that there are no prior actions related to this device, batch and failure mode.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.The contribution of the device to the reported incident could be corroborated as the device shows signs of visible damage.Probable causes for the reported event could include but not limited to traumatic injury, surgical technique and patient anatomy.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: TANDEM INTL BIPOLAR 45OD 28ID
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, HEMI-, FEMORAL, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED OR UNCEMENTED
• 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 ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 12294342
• MDR Text Key: 265600287
• Report Number: 1020279-2021-06229
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010494368
• UDI-Public: 03596010494368
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K023743
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/14/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/09/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71324045
• Device Catalogue Number: 71324045
• Device Lot Number: R2009664
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/11/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/29/2020
• 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): Required Intervention