MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MICROPORT ORTHOPEDICS INC. PROFEMUR® TL STEM; HIP COMPONENT

Model Number PRTL002X

Device Problem Corroded (1131)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

This event will be updated once the investigation is complete.Trends will be evaluated.

Event Description

Allegedly, revision surgery necessary due to elevated cobalt ion levels, pain, stiffness, functional impairment and corrosion at the neck-stem junction.

• Brand Name: PROFEMUR® TL STEM
• Type of Device: HIP COMPONENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): MICROPORT ORTHOPEDICS INC.; 5677 airline rd.; arlington TN 38002
• Manufacturer (Section G): MICROPORT ORTHOPEDICS INC.; 5677 airline rd.; arlington TN 38002
• Manufacturer Contact: 5677 airline road; arlington, TN 38002 ; 9018674771
• MDR Report Key: 14225923
• MDR Text Key: 290695681
• Report Number: 3010536692-2022-00147
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/23/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/27/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Model Number: PRTL002X
• Device Catalogue Number: PRTL002X
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 04/06/2022
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/06/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Male