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It was reported that, after a thr was performed on (b)(6) 2022, the patient experienced a dislocation that led to a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2022, where the or3o dual mobility liner 38/50 was explanted and replaced.Current health status of patient is unknown.
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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 smith and nephew has not received the requested patient specific documentation, the explanted device, and/or adequate materials to fully evaluate the root cause of the complaint.Patient impact beyond that which was reported (patient experienced dislocation and subsequent revision) could not be determined.If additional clinically relevant materials are later received, then the case may be re-opened for 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 or3o dual mobility system revealed in the potential complications associated with total hip arthroplasty surgery, primary or revision that dislocations, subluxation, decreased range of motion, or lengthening or shortening of the femur can occur.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 traumatic injury, patient anatomy or abnormal loading of limb.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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