MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ENCORE MEDICAL L.P. X-ALT HIP; LINER 10 DEG HOODED-NEU, MP9, HXE-PLUS, 40MM

Model Number 932-40-756

Device Problem Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371)

Patient Problem Failure of Implant (1924)

Event Date 09/18/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The reason for this revision surgery was reported as loosening.The previous surgery and the surgery detailed in this event occurred 1 day apart.Initial or prolonged hospitalization is required.The healthcare professional indicated there was no delay in surgery and another suitable device was available for use.The revision surgery was completed as intended.The devices were disposed of at the hospital and not made available to djo surgical for examination.A review of the device history records (dhr) show that the reported components used in the previous surgery, when released for use, met design and manufacturing requirements.There were no non-conforming material reports (ncmr) associated with the products that may have contributed to the reported event.The devices were verified to have gone through an acceptable sterilization process and were within its expiration date at the time of the previous surgery.Customer complaint history of the reported devices showed no present trends or on-going issues that are needing a review.The root cause of this complaint was a revision surgery loosening.There were no findings during this evaluation that indicate the reported devices were defective.No information was submitted with the complaint regarding pre-existing conditions of the patient or any activities the patient was involved in that may have contributed to the event.Due to short time between the previous and revision surgery it seems that the event may be occurred due to improper surgical techniques, patient noncompliance with medical instruction or lack of post-operative care.There are no indications of a product or process issue affecting implant safety or effectiveness.

Event Description

Revision surgery - due to loose liner.

• Brand Name: X-ALT HIP
• Type of Device: LINER 10 DEG HOODED-NEU, MP9, HXE-PLUS, 40MM
• Manufacturer (Section D): ENCORE MEDICAL L.P.; 9800 metric blvd; austin, tx 78758-5445
• Manufacturer (Section G): ENCORE MEDICAL L.P.; 9800 metric blvd; austin, tx 78758-5445
• Manufacturer Contact: teffany hutto ; 9800 metric blvd; austin, tx 78758-5445
• MDR Report Key: 9197682
• MDR Text Key: 162551051
• Report Number: 1644408-2019-01004
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OQH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888912100335
• UDI-Public: (01)00888912100335
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K130365
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/16/2019

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/17/2024
• Device Model Number: 932-40-756
• Device Catalogue Number: 932-40-756
• Device Lot Number: 815N2010
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/18/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/16/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/19/2019
• 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
• Treatment: 400-03-402 LOT 871B1178
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 61 YR