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SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS LTD ACETLR CUP HAP 52MM W/ IMPTR; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/METAL, RESURFACING
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| Catalog Number |
74120152 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Insufficient Information (4580); High metal ion levels (4847)
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| Date of Event |
11/14/2022
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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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Complaint reference number: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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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) 2022.No additional information was provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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It was reported that a left hip revision surgery was performed due to increased pain and metal levels.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 cup and the head.This will continue to be monitored via routine trending, however it should be noted that this device is no longer sold.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, prior applicable escalation actions were identified and confirmed to reduce associated risks as far as possible.No further escalation actions are required.The available medical documents were reviewed.The birmingham hip surgical technique (01/07 4567-0103) indicates, ¿the acetabular component is then fully impacted with 15-20° of anteversion and 40-45° inclination angle.¿ it cannot be determined to what extent the increased anteversion had on the patients clinical status.With the limited information provided, the clinical root cause of the reported metallosis cannot be definitively concluded.It cannot be concluded the reported events were associated with a mal performance of the implant or implant failure.The patient impact beyond the pain, revision, and expected transient post-op convalescence period 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.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, loosening of components may increase production of wear particles and accelerate damage to the bone.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.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, after a left bhr system that had been implanted on (b)(6)
2009 due to left hip avascular necrosis, the plaintiff experienced an increased pain and metal levels, adverse event that was addressed via revision surgery on (b)(6) 2022, in which were removed the acetabular cup and the femoral head and replaced with competitor devices.No complications were seeing at that point and the patient was taken to the recovery room in stable condition.Current patient condition in unknown.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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B5, d1/d2a/d2b, d4 and h6: updated.
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