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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. R3 3 HOLE ACET SHELL 52MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED
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| Catalog Number |
71335552 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Unspecified Infection (1930)
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| Date of Event |
12/23/2025
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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, after tha surgery had been performed on (b)(6) 2025, the patient was deemed to be "infected" per the surgeon.This adverse event was treated by a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2025, in which one (1) syn por fem comp sz 14, one (1) r3 3 hole acet shell 52mm, one (1) r3 20 deg xlpe acet lnr 36mm x 52mm, one (1) oxinium fem hd 12/14 36 mm +0 and one (1) ref spher head screw 25mm were removed.The patient left surgery in good health.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).This complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a patient complication reported that includes reference to the use of a smith+nephew product without evidence about a specific product problem.The reported complication relates to known inherent procedural risks that are appropriately documented in our risk files.Smith+nephew will continue to monitor trends in accordance with our post-market surveillance process and take necessary action as required if anticipated severity and/or occurrence rates are exceeded.Smith+nephew has no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on our review of all currently available information, we are unable to confirm a relationship between the reported event and the device or identify a definitive root cause.However, as the use of our product cannot be excluded as a potential cause or contributory factor to the reported issue, we are submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional investigative findings or information becomes available that alters the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.
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