MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. R3 20 DEG XLPE ACET LNR 32MM X 50MM; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS

Catalog Number 71337650

Device Problem Unintended Movement (3026)

Patient Problem Joint Dislocation (2374)

Event Date 04/30/2018

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that a revision surgery was performed due to dislocation.The femoral head and acetabular liner were exchanged.

Manufacturer Narrative

The associated complaint devices were not returned.A review of complaint history on the listed parts revealed no prior complaint for the listed batches with the same failure mode.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A clinical evaluation was conducted and without the explant, the revision report, or the requested clinical information the root cause of the dislocation cannot be concluded but the inclination of the acetabular cup could be a factor.The future impact to the patient beyond the revision can't be concluded.No further clinical medical assessment is warranted at time.Without the actual product involved and/or device information, our investigation cannot proceed.If the device or new information is received in the future, this complaint can be re-opened.No further actions are being taken at this time.We consider this investigation closed.

• Brand Name: R3 20 DEG XLPE ACET LNR 32MM X 50MM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks road; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 1450 brooks road; memphis TN 38116
• Manufacturer Contact: sarah freestone ; 1450 brooks road; memphis, TN 38116
• MDR Report Key: 7513459
• MDR Text Key: 108223090
• Report Number: 1020279-2018-00932
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010598486
• UDI-Public: 03596010598486
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: K113848
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/14/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/15/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 71337650
• Device Lot Number: 17CM01869
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/30/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/02/2017
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention