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Internal reference number: (b)(4).H10: smith & nephew is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 c.F.R.Part 803.This report may be based upon information which smith & nephew has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, smith & nephew, or its employees, that the report constitutes an admission that the device, smith & nephew or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.
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It was reported that, after a thr a patient dislocated due to unknown reasons.Therefore the oxinium fem hd 12/14 36 mm m/+4 and r3 20 deg xlpe acet lnr 36mm x 60mm were replaced.Implants were removed with no complications, and trial reduction and rom was successful.During the procedure, osteolysis was also found around the proximal femoral stem, but the stem was well intact.There was no taper corrosion, head scratch or poly wear.No other complications were reported.
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H3, h6: the devices were not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, per complaint details, the patient had a total hip replacement revision due to dislocation and during the procedure osteolysis was noted around the femoral stem; however, the stem was well intact.As of the date of this medical investigation, the requested clinical documentation has not been provided for evaluation.It was noted within the attachments that further information is not available.Therefore, there were no clinical factors found which would have contributed to the reported event.The patient impact beyond the revision surgery could not be determined.No further clinical assessment can be rendered at this time.Device batch numbers were not provided, thus, an evaluation of the manufacturing records could not be performed.A review of complaint history of the previous 12 months revealed similar events for the listed devices, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the instructions for use documents for total hip systems revealed that dislocation has been identified in warnings and precautions section as a result of improper neck selection, positioning, looseness of acetabular or femoral components, extraneous bone, penetration of the femoral prosthesis through the shat of the femur, fracture of the acetabulum, intrapelvic protrusion of acetabular component, femoral impingement, periarticular calcification, and/or excessive reaming.Also, primary and revision surgery section includes that with all joint replacements, asymptomatic, localized, progressive bone resorption (osteolysis) may occur around the prosthetic components as a consequence of foreign-body reaction to particulate wear debris.Particles are generated by interaction between components, as well as between the components and bone, primarily through wear mechanisms of adhesion, abrasion, and fatigue.Secondarily, particles may also be generated by third-body particles lodged in the polyethylene, metal, or ceramic articular surfaces.Osteolysis can lead to future complications necessitating the removal or replacement of prosthetic components.A review of the risk management files 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 these products and event.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the products failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include traumatic injury, patient anatomy, postoperative care or abnormal loading of limb.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should the devices 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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