MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. UNKN ORTHOPAEDIC RECONSTRUCTION DEV; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL

Catalog Number UNKNOWN

Device Problem Naturally Worn (2988)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 02/25/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that, after a surgery performed on (b)(6) 2005, the g-taper head was revised on (b)(6) 2022 due to wear.The surgeon says the devices were not defective.Current health status of the patient is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, a revision of the head due to wear almost 15 years post implantation.Per the complaint details, ¿the surgeon says the devices were not defective.¿ it is noted within the attachments no clinical/medical documentation is available.Smith and nephew has not received the explanted device and/or adequate materials to fully evaluate the complaint.If additional clinically relevant materials are later received, then the case may be re-opened for further evaluation.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Potential causes could include but are not limited to friction, joint tightness or lifetime of device.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.

• Brand Name: UNKN ORTHOPAEDIC RECONSTRUCTION DEV
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL
• 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: 13794856
• MDR Text Key: 287325938
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-01220
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/13/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/25/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/17/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/12/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/13/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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): Hospitalization; Other