MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ANTHOLOGY HO POROUS SZ 8; STAPLE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number 71356108

Device Problem Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)

Patient Problems Inadequate Osseointegration (2646); Implant Pain (4561)

Event Date 01/01/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: case-(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, after a tha was performed on 2021, the patient experienced pain when walking and loosening of implant.The doctor stated that he may have to have corrective surgery.Current health status of patient is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, the attached adverse event was reviewed.However, smith and nephew has not received the device/adequate clinical documentation to fully evaluate the complaint, but if additional clinically relevant materials are later received, then the case for may be re-opened further evaluation.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 instructions for use documents for total hip systems revealed that loosening has been identified as a adverse event in primary and revision surgery and may lead to implant failure and revision surgery.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.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.Factors and/or some potential probable causes that could contribute to the reported event have been identified as abnormal motion over time, bone degeneration, fit/sizing issue, lack of ingrowth, lifetime of device, and/or traumatic injury.The contribution of the device to the reported event could not be corroborated.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.Internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference number: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, after a tha was performed on (b)(6) 2016, the patient experienced pain when walking and loosening of implant.The doctor stated that he may have to have corrective surgery.Current health status of patient is unknown.

• Brand Name: ANTHOLOGY HO POROUS SZ 8
• Type of Device: STAPLE, FIXATION, BONE
• 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: 13620552
• MDR Text Key: 286257277
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-00902
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010567901
• UDI-Public: 03596010567901
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 03/24/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/28/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 71356108
• Device Catalogue Number: 71356108
• Device Lot Number: 16CM02767
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/23/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• 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: 71303612, COCR 12/14 FEM HEAD 36MM12, 14MM16760; 71335558, R3 3HOLE ACET SHELL 58MM, LOT 16AW17815; 71336958, R30DEG4 XLPE ACET LNR 36X58MM, 07LM05416
• Patient Outcome(s): Other