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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. SYN POR PLUS HA SO STEM SZ 13; PROSTHESIS,HIP,SEMICONSTRAINED,UNCEMENTED,METALPOLYMER,NONPOROUS,CALICUM
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| Model Number |
71309013 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Osteolysis (2377); Metal Related Pathology (4530)
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| Date of Event |
03/23/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, after left bhr tha construct was implanted on (b)(6) 2010, the plaintiff experienced metallosis.A revision surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2020 to treat this adverse event.During the surgery, significant osteolysis was noted around the cup, as well as large collection of brown fluid.Plaintiff outcome is unknown.
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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 contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, the clinical information provided of significant osteolysis, large collections of brown fluid, and limited fixation proximally of the femoral stem 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.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 similar events for the listed device.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.The instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode was previously identified.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.Some potential probable causes for this event could include damaged product, implant corrosion, wear, inflammation, surgical complication, traumatic injury, adverse reaction 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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