MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FEM HEAD MEMPHIS OX; PROSTHESIS, HIP, FEMORAL COMPONENT, CEMENTED, METAL

Catalog Number UNKNOWN

Device Problem Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)

Patient Problem Joint Dislocation (2374)

Event Date 10/12/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that, after a thr surgery was performed, the patient experienced six (6) dislocations.A revision surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2022, in order to replace the head and the liner with a dual mobility construct.Patient outcome is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, as of the date of this medical investigation, the requested clinical documentation has not been provided for evaluation.Therefore, there were no clinical factors found which would have contributed to the reported event.The patient's current condition is unknown and the patient impact beyond the revision surgery could not be determined.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 traumatic injury, limited range of motion, patient anatomy, postoperative care 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.

• Brand Name: FEM HEAD MEMPHIS OX
• 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: 15749022
• MDR Text Key: 303223390
• Report Number: 1020279-2022-04724
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/01/2022

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?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/13/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/07/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/30/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/02/2022
• 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: UNKN ORTHOPAEDIC RECONSTRUCTION DEV.
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Hospitalization