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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. R3 20 DEG XLPE ACET LNR 36MM X 52MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED
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| Model Number |
71335752 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Unintended Movement (3026)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/26/2021
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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, (date unknown), a revision surgery was performed for re-positioning on (b)(6) 2021.R3 3 hole acetabular shell 52mm and r3 20 degree xlpe acetabular liner 36mm inner diameter x outer diameter 52mm were extracted.
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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, no relevant supporting clinical information has been provided to assist with a clinical investigation.The patient's current condition is unknown and the patient impact beyond the reported events could not be determined based on the limited information provided.Therefore, based on insufficient information, a thorough clinical assessment cannot be performed at this time.Should any additional clinical information be provided this complaint will be re-evaluated.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.Factors and/or some potential probable causes that could contribute to the reported event have been identified as alignment or excessive pressure on the joint and/or patient condition.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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