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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS LTD ACETABULAR CUP HAP SIZE 52/60; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/METAL, RESURFACING

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SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS LTD ACETABULAR CUP HAP SIZE 52/60; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/METAL, RESURFACING Back to Search Results
Model Number 74122160
Medical Device Problem Codes Naturally Worn (2988); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Pain (1994); Arthralgia (2355); Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event 10/14/2021
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complaint reference number: (b)(4).
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, after a bhr system had been implanted on an unspecified date, the plaintiff experienced an unspecified adverse event that was addressed via revision surgery on (b)(6) 2021.No additional information was provided.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
It was reported that a revision surgery was performed due to an unspecified adverse event.As of today, the implanted devices, all of which were used in treatment have not been returned for evaluation.As no device part and batch numbers were provided for investigation, a complaint history review, manufacturing record review, or definite escalation actions review could not be performed.A review of the product¿s instructions for use was not possible due to limited information about the details of the event and device.Without basic part details or an alleged failure mode, no risk file review is possible.No further actions are required at this time.If more information is received, this investigation will be reopened.The requested supporting clinical documentation has not been provided; therefore, there were no clinical factors found which would have contributed to the unspecified complications.With the limited information provided, the patient impact beyond the reported revision cannot be determined.Based on the information provided, further investigation of the reported complaint cannot be carried out and remains inconclusive.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.Based on the limited information provided we are unable to speculate on specific factors known to contribute to the alleged fault.Should the devices or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective and preventative actions is not indicated.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, after a bhr system had been implanted on plaintiff´s left hip on (b)(6) 2012 due to osteoarthritis, the plaintiff experienced wear of articular bearing surface and pain that was addressed via revision surgery on (b)(6) 2021 were the acetabular cup hap size 52/60 and femoral head 52mm were explanted and replaced with competitor devices.No additional information was provided.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Section h3, h6: it was reported that a left hip revision surgery was performed due to wear of articular bearing surface and pain.As of today, the implanted devices, all of which were used in treatment have not been returned for evaluation.A review of the historical complaints data for the devices concerned was performed using batch numbers, part numbers and the reported failure modes to evaluate patterns of repeated failures or defects.Similar complaints have been identified for the head and cup, and this failure will continue to be monitored.In the absence of the actual devices, the production records were reviewed for the devices reportedly involved in this incident.All released devices involved met manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.The review of the product ifu found adequate warnings and precautions in relation to the alleged failure modes.A risk management review was performed.The alleged failure modes and associated risks have been anticipated within the risk file and the anticipated risk level is still adequate.No further actions are required at this time.A review of historic escalation actions related to the products and similar complaint events was performed.Following the review, no prior applicable escalation actions were identified.The available medical documents were reviewed.The acetabular component was noted to have some under-coverage anteriorly.It is unknown if this led to the reported wear and pain the patient experienced.Based on the information provided, it cannot be concluded that the reported wear and pain were associated with a malperformance of the implant.The patient impact beyond the revision surgery cannot be determined with the available information.Based on the information provided, further investigation of the reported complaint cannot be carried out and remains inconclusive.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.Specific factors known to contribute to the alleged fault are excessive physical activity levels, unreasonable stress on replacement system, excessive patient weight, trauma to the joint replacement.Should the devices or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective and preventative actions is not indicated.H6: health effect - clinical code and medical device problem code.
 
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Brand Name
ACETABULAR CUP HAP SIZE 52/60
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/METAL, RESURFACING
Manufacturer (Section D)
SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS LTD
aurora house, spa park
leamington spa warwickshire CV31 3HL
UK  CV31 3HL
Manufacturer (Section G)
SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS LTD
aurora house, spa park
leamington spa warwickshire CV31 3HL
UK   CV31 3HL
Manufacturer Contact
holly topping
7000 west william cannon drive
austin, TX 78735
5123913905
MDR Report Key16928310
Report Number3005975929-2023-00068
Device Sequence Number12492904
Product Code NXT
UDI-Device Identifier03596010552327
UDI-Public03596010552327
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
P040033
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2012
Device Explanted Year2021
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 08/11/2023
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
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model Number74122160
Device Catalogue Number74122160
Device Lot Number09AW21115
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 04/23/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer06/07/2023
06/27/2023
08/10/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date05/14/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/12/2023
06/30/2023
08/11/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Concomitant Medical Products
and Therapy/Usage Dates
74123152/BHR RESURFACING FEMORAL HEAD 52MM
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient Age60 YR
Patient SexMale
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