MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS LTD HEMI HEAD 42MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, HEMI-, FEMORAL, METAL

Catalog Number 74122542

Device Problem Biocompatibility (2886)

Patient Problems Infiltration into Tissue (1931); Pain (1994); Metal Related Pathology (4530)

Event Date 02/19/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Us legal mdl.It was reported that, after a bhr-tha construct had been implanted on the plaintiff¿s left hip on (b)(6) 2010, the plaintiff experienced elevated metal ion levels, pain, a lateral fluid collection and pseudotumor formation along the posterior capsule.A revision surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2020 to treat this adverse event.The plaintiff tolerated the procedure well and was taken to the recovery room in good condition.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: it was reported that a left hip revision surgery was performed.During the revision, the bhr modular head and sleeve were removed.The acetabular cup and stem remained implanted.As of today, the implanted devices, all of which were used in treatment, and additional information have been requested for this complaint but have not become available.A review of the complaint history for the cup, hemi head, modular sleeve and stem was performed using batch numbers in search of similar recurring reports for the products during their lifetimes.No other similar complaints were identified for the cup and stem.Similar complaints have been identified for the hemi head and modular sleeve.However, as the devices are no longer sold, no action is to be taken.In the absence of the actual devices, the production records were reviewed for the known devices reportedly involved in this incident.Review of manufacturing records did not reveal any waivers, concessions, manufacturing or material abnormalities that could have contributed to this issue.All the released devices involved met manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution review of the product ifu found adequate warnings and precautions in relation to the alleged failure modes.A risk management review was performed.No additional risks were identified as result of the reported event and no further actions are required at this time.The available medical documents were reviewed.The clinical information provided of the elevated metal ions, ¿soupy gray¿ colored synovial fluid, gray soft tissues, and pseudotumor 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.Without the return of the actual devices or further information we cannot further investigate or confirm the details supplied in this complaint.The investigation remains inconclusive, and a definitive root cause cannot be determined.Additionally, specific factors known to contribute to the alleged fault cannot be provided due to the insufficient information.If the products or additional information become available in the future, this case will be reopened.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective and preventative actions is not indicated.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: it was reported that a left hip revision surgery was performed.As of today, the implanted devices, all of which were used in treatment, and additional information have been requested for this complaint but have not become available.A review of the historical complaints data for the acetabular cup, hemi head and sleeve was performed.Using batch numbers to evaluate patterns of repeated failures or defects over the lifetime of the product and using part numbers and the reported failure modes to evaluate patterns of repeated failures or defects in a timeframe prior 12 months as of the complaint aware date.No other similar complaints were identified to involve this batch for the acetabular cup.Other similar complaints were identified to involve this batch for the hemi head and sleeve.Other similar complaints have been identified for the part number and the reported failure mode for the acetabular cup, hemi head.However, as the devices are no longer sold, no action is to be taken.No other similar complaints have been identified for the part number and the reported failure mode for the sleeve.In the absence of the actual devices, the production records were reviewed for the known devices reportedly involved in this incident.All the released devices involved met manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.Review of the product ifu found adequate warnings and precautions in relation to the alleged failure modes.A risk management review was performed for the cup.The alleged failure modes and associated risks have been anticipated within the risk file and the anticipated risk level is still adequate.Hemi head and sleeve have been phased out from the market and as a result there is no live risk management file to review.Therefore, an evaluation of failure modes is not required.The available medical documents were reviewed.The clinical information provided of the elevated metal ions, ¿soupy gray¿ colored synovial fluid, gray soft tissues, and pseudotumor 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.Without the return of the actual devices or further information we cannot further investigate or confirm the details supplied in this complaint.The investigation remains inconclusive, and a definitive root cause cannot be determined.Additionally, specific factors known to contribute to the alleged fault cannot be provided due to the insufficient information.If the products or additional information become available in the future, this case will be reopened.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective and preventative actions is not indicated.

• Brand Name: HEMI HEAD 42MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, HEMI-, FEMORAL, METAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS LTD; aurora house, spa park; leamington spa warwickshire CV31 3HL; UK CV31 3HL
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS LTD; aurora house, spa park; leamington spa warwickshire CV31 3HL; UK CV31 3HL
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 12446749
• MDR Text Key: 270533637
• Report Number: 3005975929-2021-00399
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885556070710
• UDI-Public: 885556070710
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K062408
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 01/25/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/09/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 12/30/2013
• Device Catalogue Number: 74122542
• Device Lot Number: 08MW03010
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/23/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/31/2008
• 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
• Treatment: 71356003/ANTHOLOGY SO POROUS SIZE 3; 74222200/MODULAR SLEEVE {} PLUS 0MM 12/14
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention; Other
• Patient Age: 40 YR
• Patient Sex: Male