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SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS LTD ACETLR CUP HAP 50MM W/ IMPTR; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/METAL, RESURFACING
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| Catalog Number |
74120150 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Biocompatibility (2886)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Metal Related Pathology (4530)
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| Date of Event |
01/31/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, a plaintiff complained of bilateral hip pain, worsened in left hip, and difficulty with everyday activities; therefore, a left primary bhr was carried out on (b)(6) 2013.Then evidence of increased serum metal ion concentration was found, and the plaintiff complained of dysfunction.A left bhr revision was performed on (b)(6) 2022 to treat this event, evidence of metallosis was noticed with darkened synovial tissue, and erosion posterior to the acetabular shell.The patient was implanted a zimmer total hip system.Patient was then taken to pacu in stable condition, no other complications have been reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6.It was reported that the patient complained of bilateral hip pain, worsened in left hip, and difficulty with everyday activities; therefore, a left primary bhr was carried out.Then evidence of increased serum metal ion concentration was found, and the patient complained of dysfunction.A left bhr revision was performed to treat this event, evidence of metallosis was noticed with darkened synovial tissue, and erosion posterior to the acetabular shell.The patient was implanted a competitor total hip system.Patient was then taken to pacu in stable condition, no other complications have been reported.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 alleged devices 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 no other similar complaints for the cup, and this will continue to be monitored via routine trending, however it should be noted that these devices are 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 clinical information provided of the evidence of metallosis with darkened synovial tissue and erosion posterior to the acetabular shell may be consistent with a reaction to metal debris.However, the source and the root cause cannot be determined with the available documentation.It cannot be concluded that the reported clinical findings are associated with the implant failure.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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