MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH DELTA V-40 CERAMIC HEAD 32/-4; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED

Catalog Number	6570-0-032
Medical Device Problem Codes	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Inflammation (1932); Injury (2348); Reaction (2414); Metal Related Pathology (4530)
Date of Event	04/15/2016
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The information in this report was provided by stryker orthopaedics legal affairs department.No additional information is available at this time due to the ongoing litigation.Should additional information become available, the evaluation summary will be submitted in a supplemental report.Not returned.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported through the filing of a lawsuit that allegedly the patient was implanted was implanted with an lfit anatomic cocr v40 femoral head on her right hip on or about (b)(6) 2016 and was revised on (b)(6) 2016.It is further alleged that she suffered injuries as a result of implantation and explantation of the device at issue and excessive levels of chromium and cobalt in her blood.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Corrected data: manufacturing site for devices.An event regarding abnormal ion level involving a ceramic head was reported.The event was not confirmed.Method & results: -product evaluation and results: material analysis, visual, functional and dimensional inspections could not be performed as the device was not returned.-clinician review: no medical records were received for review with a clinical consultant.-product history review: review of the device history records indicate devices were manufactured and accepted into final stock with no relevant reported discrepancies.-complaint history review: there have been no other similar events for the lot referenced.Conclusions: it was reported that the patient was revised due to elevated metal ion levels.The exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Further information such as return of the device, pathology reports, pre- and post-operative x-rays and the primary operative report as well as patient history and follow-up notes are needed to complete the investigation for determining root cause.No further investigation for this event is possible at this time.If devices and/or additional information become available to indicate further evaluation is warranted, this record will be reopened.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported through the filing of a lawsuit that allegedly the patient was implanted was implanted with an lfit anatomic cocr v40 femoral head on her right hip on or about (b)(6) 2016 and was revised on (b)(6) 2016.It is further alleged that she suffered injuries as a result of implantation and explantation of the device at issue and excessive levels of chromium and cobalt in her blood.

• Brand Name: DELTA V-40 CERAMIC HEAD 32/-4
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, CEMENTED
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-MAHWAH; 325 corporate drive; mahwah NJ 07430
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER ORTHOPAEDICS-CORK; ida industrial estate; carrigtwohill NJ NA ; EI NA
• Manufacturer Contact: brad curtis ; 325 corporate drive; mahwah, NJ 07430 ; 2018315000
• MDR Report Key: 9165803
• Report Number: 0002249697-2019-03446
• Device Sequence Number: 16792224
• Product Code: JDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04546540608475
• UDI-Public: 04546540608475
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K052718
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2016
• Device Explanted Year: 2016
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/20/2024

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?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/30/2020
• Device Catalogue Number: 6570-0-032
• Device Lot Number: 53314803
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/10/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/25/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/08/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/22/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/29/2015
• 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 Age: 59 YR
• Patient Sex: Female