MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS LTD RESURFACING FEMORAL HEAD 54MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/METAL, RESURFACING

Catalog Number	74121154
Medical Device Problem Code	Biocompatibility (2886)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Low Blood Pressure/ Hypotension (1914); High metal ion levels (4847)
Date of Event	04/21/2016
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, after underwent a bhr-left hip on (b)(6) 2004 & a bhr-right hip (b)(6) 2006 due to unknown reasons.There was an attempted to do a left hip replacement surgery on (b)(6) 2016, however, a rapid drop in blood pressure, led to abandonment of the procedure at that date.They noted his recorded probnp level was 235 ng/l, to which elevated levels were a known association with cobalt-induced cardiomyopathy.The procedure was later performed on (b)(6) 2016.Patient current health condition is unknown.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).This complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a patient complication related to a product problem with a smith+nephew device.The reported issue(s) relate to known risks with the device itself or with its use 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 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.

• Brand Name: RESURFACING FEMORAL HEAD 54MM
• 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 ; 1450 brooks rd.; memphis, TN 38116 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 25396061
• Report Number: 3005975929-2026-00018
• Device Sequence Number: 16127377
• Product Code: NXT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010502803
• UDI-Public: 3596010502803
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: P040033
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2004
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Consumer,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/04/2026

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?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 74121154
• Device Lot Number: 33328
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/11/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/04/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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 Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Male