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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. OXI FM HEAD 14/16 TPR 36 +4; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER
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| Model Number |
71342364 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Use of Device Problem (1670)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
05/17/2022
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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, during a tha surgery performed on (b)(6) 2022, a oxinium femoral head 14/16 taper 36mm +4 neck was implanted by mistake, as it was not noticed that it was the incorrect size.Patient underwent a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2022 to replace the oxinium femoral head 14/16 taper 36mm +4 neck with the appropriate 12/14 taper oxinium head.Patient did not report any symptoms prior to the revision.Patient is recovering from surgery.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, the implantation of the incorrect size and subsequent revision of the implant is a result of human error and is not associated with a mal performance of the implant or implant failure.The patient impact beyond the revision cannot be determined.No further clinical assessment is warranted at this time.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.The printed labels in the manufacturing records were reviewed and they show the appropriate size in a clear way.A review of complaint history for the part number over the past 12 months and for the batch number based on historical data of the device did not reveal similar events for the listed device.A review of the instructions for use documents for total hip systems revealed that the surgeon should be thoroughly familiar with the implants, instruments, and surgical procedure prior to performing surgery.Have been identified as a possible adverse effect.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.Possible causes could include but not limited to surgical technique used or user/procedural variance.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.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, the implantation of the incorrect size and subsequent revision of the implant is a result of human error and is not associated with a mal performance of the implant or implant failure.The patient impact beyond the revision cannot be determined.No further clinical assessment is warranted at this time.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 for the part number over the past 12 months and for the batch number and product family based on historical data of the device did not reveal similar events for the listed device.A review of the instructions for use documents for total hip systems revealed that the surgeon should be thoroughly familiar with the implants, instruments, and surgical procedure prior to performing 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 that could contribute to the reported event include intra operative error.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.
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