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R3 Delta Ceramic Acetabular System PAS U.S.

Post-Approval Study of the R3 Biolox Delta Ceramic Acetabular System - US

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03056534
Acronym
R3-PAS
Enrollment
189
Registered
2017-02-17
Start date
2018-02-07
Completion date
2023-05-31
Last updated
2025-04-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Degenerative Joint Disease

Keywords

Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty, Non-Inflammatory Arthritis, Degenerative Joint Disease, R3 Delta Ceramic Acetabular Insert

Brief summary

R3 Delta Post-Approval Study U.S.

Detailed description

Post-Approval Study of the R3 Biolox Delta Ceramic Acetabular System - US The R3 Ceramic Acetabular System is indicated for use in skeletally mature patients requiring primary total hip arthroplasty due to non-inflammatory arthritis (degenerative joint disease) such as osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, or traumatic arthritis. The expected timeline for the study is a total of approximately 5 years: 6 months for site initiation, 12 months for subject enrollment, 3 years until the last subject enrolled has reached the 3 year follow-up interval.

Interventions

DEVICER3 Biolox Delta Ceramic Acetabular System

All study related procedures with the R3 delta Ceramic Acetabular System must be performed according to the recommended surgical technique described in the labeling and in the instructions for use (IFU).

Sponsors

Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

* Patient is 18-75 years old and he/she is skeletally mature * Patient requires primary total hip arthroplasty due to non-inflammatory degenerative joint disease (degenerative joint disease) such as osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, or traumatic arthritis. * Patient has met an acceptable preoperative medical clearance and is free from or treated for cardiac, pulmonary, hematological, etc., conditions that would pose excessive operative risk * Patient is willing and able to participate in required follow-up visits and to complete study procedures and questionnaires * Patient has consented to participating in the study by signing the IRB/EC approved informed consent form

Exclusion criteria

* Patients with insufficient quantity or quality of bone support; metabolic bone disease; osteoporosis * Patients with neurological or muscular conditions that would place extreme load or instability upon the hip joint * Patients with active joint infections or chronic systemic infection * Obese patients where obesity is defined as BMI ≥ 40 * Skeletal immaturity * Known allergy to implant materials

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Participants With Absence of Acetabular Cup Inclination Changes Greater Than 4 Degrees From Baseline at 3 Years Postoperative3 Years postoperativeNumber of participants identified as Success or Failure with success defined as no acetabular cup inclination changes greater than 4 degrees from baseline when accompanied by a Mild, Moderate, Marked or Disabled mHHS pain score.
Component Revisions at 3 Years Postoperative3 Years PostoperativeNumber of participants component revisions identified as Success or Failure with success defined as no component revision for any reason.
Number of Participants With Modified Harris Hip Score Greater Than or Equal to 80 Points3 Years postoperativeThe Harris Hip Score (HHS) is a joint specific score that consists of 10 items covering domains of pain, function, functional activities, absence of deformity, and hip range of motion. The modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS) includes all the same domains as the HHS except for the hip range of motion. Total mHHS scale ranges from 0 (worst) to 95 (best). The number of participants were identified as Success or Failure with success defined as a mHHS that is greater than or equal to 80 points.
Overall Radiographic Success at 3 Years Postoperative3 Years PostoperativeNumber of participants with overall radiographic success identified as Success or Failure where success indicated all of the following: * No radiolucencies greater than 2 millimeters (mm) in 50% or more in any of the cup or stem zones * No femoral or acetabular subsidence greater than or equal to 5 mm from baseline * No acetabular cup inclination changes greater than 4 degrees from baseline when accompanied by a Mild, Moderate, Marked or Disabled mHHS pain score
Number of Participants With Absence of Radiolucency at 3 Years Postoperative3 Years postoperativeNumber of participants identified as Success or Failure with success defined as no radiolucencies greater than 2 millimeters (mm) in 50% or more in any of the cup or stem zones
Number of Participants With Absence of Femoral Subsidence or Acetabular Migration at 3 Years Postoperative3 Years postoperativeNumber of participants identified as Success or Failure with success defined as no femoral subsidence or acetabular migration greater than or equal to 5 millimeters (mm) from baseline.
Overall Study Success at 3 Years Postoperative3 Years PostoperativeNumber of participants with overall study success were identified as Success or Failure where success indicated all the following: * No component revision for any reason * Modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS) greater than or equal to 80 points * No radiographic failure (Radiographic failure was defined as no radiolucencies greater than 2 millimeters (mm) in 50% or more in any of the cup or stem zones, no femoral or acetabular subsidence greater than or equal to 5 mm from baseline, and no acetabular cup inclination changes greater than 4 degrees from baseline when accompanied by a Mild, Moderate, Marked or Disabled mHHS pain score.)

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Radiographic Findings: Number of Participants With Absence of Radiolucency3 months, 1 year, 2 yearsThe number of participants identified as either Success or Failure with success defined as no radiolucencies greater than 2 millimeters (mm) in 50% or more in any of the cup or stem zones when accompanied by a Mild, Moderate, Marked or Disabled pain modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS).
Radiographic Findings: Number of Participants With Absence of Femoral Subsidence or Acetabular Migration3 months, 1 year, 2 yearsThe number of participants identified as either Success or Failure with success defined as no femoral subsidence or acetabular migration greater than or equal to 5 millimeters (mm) from baseline when accompanied by a Mild, Moderate, Marked or Disabled pain modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS).
Radiographic Findings: Number of Participants With Absence of Acetabular Cup Inclination Changes3 months, 1 year, and 2 yearsNumber of participants identified as Success or Failure with success defined as no acetabular cup inclination changes greater than 4 degrees from baseline when accompanied by a Mild, Moderate, Marked or Disabled pain modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS).
Implant Survivorship Kaplan-Meier EstimatePostoperatively, up to 3 yearsThe Kaplan-Meier estimate of implant survivorship was measured from date of surgery to date of final visit with survival defined as no revision for any reason. A revision indicated reoperation was needed where any component (acetabular cup, acetabular liner, femoral head, or femoral stem) was replaced.
Modified Hip Harris Score (mHHS)Preoperative, 3 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 yearsThe Harris Hip Score (HHS) is a joint specific score that consists of 10 items covering domains of pain, function, functional activities, absence of deformity, and hip range of motion. The modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS) includes all the same domains as the HHS except for the hip range of motion. Total mHHS scale ranges from 0 (worst) to 95 (best).

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

Overall, 232 participants were screened with 189 participants enrolled to the study at 10 sites; however, 3 sites were terminated early due to lack of enrollment.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular System
Participants that underwent primary total hip arthroplasty with the R3™ Biolox® delta Ceramic Acetabular System
189
Total189

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000
Overall StudyAdverse Event1
Overall StudyDeath4
Overall StudyInvestigator judgment1
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up37
Overall StudyParticipant not able to return6
Overall StudyParticipant withdrew consent8
Overall StudyScreen fail due to femoral stem implanted not being allowed per protocol1

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicR3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular System
Age, Continuous58.60 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.75
Age, Customized
Age Group
< 65
112 Participants
Age, Customized
Age Group
>= 65
77 Participants
Body Mass Index (BMI)29.00 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.01
Operative Side
Left
88 Participants
Operative Side
Right
101 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
Asian
3 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
Black
37 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
Other
3 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race
White
146 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
189 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
110 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
79 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
4 / 189
other
Total, other adverse events
101 / 189
serious
Total, serious adverse events
70 / 189

Outcome results

Primary

Component Revisions at 3 Years Postoperative

Number of participants component revisions identified as Success or Failure with success defined as no component revision for any reason.

Time frame: 3 Years Postoperative

Population: Overall number of participants with data collected for the time frame indicated.

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemComponent Revisions at 3 Years PostoperativeSuccess135 Participants
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemComponent Revisions at 3 Years PostoperativeFailure1 Participants
Primary

Number of Participants With Absence of Acetabular Cup Inclination Changes Greater Than 4 Degrees From Baseline at 3 Years Postoperative

Number of participants identified as Success or Failure with success defined as no acetabular cup inclination changes greater than 4 degrees from baseline when accompanied by a Mild, Moderate, Marked or Disabled mHHS pain score.

Time frame: 3 Years postoperative

Population: Overall number of participants with data collected for the time frame indicated.

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemNumber of Participants With Absence of Acetabular Cup Inclination Changes Greater Than 4 Degrees From Baseline at 3 Years PostoperativeSuccess106 Participants
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemNumber of Participants With Absence of Acetabular Cup Inclination Changes Greater Than 4 Degrees From Baseline at 3 Years PostoperativeFailure2 Participants
Primary

Number of Participants With Absence of Femoral Subsidence or Acetabular Migration at 3 Years Postoperative

Number of participants identified as Success or Failure with success defined as no femoral subsidence or acetabular migration greater than or equal to 5 millimeters (mm) from baseline.

Time frame: 3 Years postoperative

Population: Overall number of participants with data collected for the time frame indicated.

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemNumber of Participants With Absence of Femoral Subsidence or Acetabular Migration at 3 Years PostoperativeSuccess119 Participants
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemNumber of Participants With Absence of Femoral Subsidence or Acetabular Migration at 3 Years PostoperativeFailure0 Participants
Primary

Number of Participants With Absence of Radiolucency at 3 Years Postoperative

Number of participants identified as Success or Failure with success defined as no radiolucencies greater than 2 millimeters (mm) in 50% or more in any of the cup or stem zones

Time frame: 3 Years postoperative

Population: Overall number of participants with data collected for the time frame indicated.

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemNumber of Participants With Absence of Radiolucency at 3 Years PostoperativeSuccess119 Participants
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemNumber of Participants With Absence of Radiolucency at 3 Years PostoperativeFailure0 Participants
Primary

Number of Participants With Modified Harris Hip Score Greater Than or Equal to 80 Points

The Harris Hip Score (HHS) is a joint specific score that consists of 10 items covering domains of pain, function, functional activities, absence of deformity, and hip range of motion. The modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS) includes all the same domains as the HHS except for the hip range of motion. Total mHHS scale ranges from 0 (worst) to 95 (best). The number of participants were identified as Success or Failure with success defined as a mHHS that is greater than or equal to 80 points.

Time frame: 3 Years postoperative

Population: Overall number of participants with data collected for the time frame indicated.

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemNumber of Participants With Modified Harris Hip Score Greater Than or Equal to 80 PointsSuccess114 Participants
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemNumber of Participants With Modified Harris Hip Score Greater Than or Equal to 80 PointsFailure10 Participants
Primary

Overall Radiographic Success at 3 Years Postoperative

Number of participants with overall radiographic success identified as Success or Failure where success indicated all of the following: * No radiolucencies greater than 2 millimeters (mm) in 50% or more in any of the cup or stem zones * No femoral or acetabular subsidence greater than or equal to 5 mm from baseline * No acetabular cup inclination changes greater than 4 degrees from baseline when accompanied by a Mild, Moderate, Marked or Disabled mHHS pain score

Time frame: 3 Years Postoperative

Population: Overall number of participants with data collected for the time frame indicated.

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemOverall Radiographic Success at 3 Years PostoperativeSuccess106 Participants
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemOverall Radiographic Success at 3 Years PostoperativeFailure2 Participants
Primary

Overall Study Success at 3 Years Postoperative

Number of participants with overall study success were identified as Success or Failure where success indicated all the following: * No component revision for any reason * Modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS) greater than or equal to 80 points * No radiographic failure (Radiographic failure was defined as no radiolucencies greater than 2 millimeters (mm) in 50% or more in any of the cup or stem zones, no femoral or acetabular subsidence greater than or equal to 5 mm from baseline, and no acetabular cup inclination changes greater than 4 degrees from baseline when accompanied by a Mild, Moderate, Marked or Disabled mHHS pain score.)

Time frame: 3 Years Postoperative

Population: Overall number of participants with data collected for the time frame indicated.

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemOverall Study Success at 3 Years PostoperativeSuccess100 Participants
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemOverall Study Success at 3 Years PostoperativeFailure13 Participants
Secondary

Implant Survivorship Kaplan-Meier Estimate

The Kaplan-Meier estimate of implant survivorship was measured from date of surgery to date of final visit with survival defined as no revision for any reason. A revision indicated reoperation was needed where any component (acetabular cup, acetabular liner, femoral head, or femoral stem) was replaced.

Time frame: Postoperatively, up to 3 years

Population: Overall number of participants with data collected for the time frame indicated.

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemImplant Survivorship Kaplan-Meier Estimate99.4 percentage of participants
Secondary

Modified Hip Harris Score (mHHS)

The Harris Hip Score (HHS) is a joint specific score that consists of 10 items covering domains of pain, function, functional activities, absence of deformity, and hip range of motion. The modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS) includes all the same domains as the HHS except for the hip range of motion. Total mHHS scale ranges from 0 (worst) to 95 (best).

Time frame: Preoperative, 3 months, 1 year, 2 years, 3 years

Population: Overall number of participants with data collected for the time frame indicated.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemModified Hip Harris Score (mHHS)Preoperative47.60 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 11.52
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemModified Hip Harris Score (mHHS)3 months89.60 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 10.93
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemModified Hip Harris Score (mHHS)1 year91.10 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 12.02
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemModified Hip Harris Score (mHHS)2 years93.00 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 10.37
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemModified Hip Harris Score (mHHS)3 years93.50 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 8.97
Secondary

Radiographic Findings: Number of Participants With Absence of Acetabular Cup Inclination Changes

Number of participants identified as Success or Failure with success defined as no acetabular cup inclination changes greater than 4 degrees from baseline when accompanied by a Mild, Moderate, Marked or Disabled pain modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS).

Time frame: 3 months, 1 year, and 2 years

Population: Overall number of participants with data collected for the time frame indicated.

ArmMeasureGroupCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemRadiographic Findings: Number of Participants With Absence of Acetabular Cup Inclination Changes3 monthsSuccess137 Participants
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemRadiographic Findings: Number of Participants With Absence of Acetabular Cup Inclination Changes3 monthsFailure4 Participants
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemRadiographic Findings: Number of Participants With Absence of Acetabular Cup Inclination Changes1 yearSuccess127 Participants
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemRadiographic Findings: Number of Participants With Absence of Acetabular Cup Inclination Changes1 yearFailure3 Participants
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemRadiographic Findings: Number of Participants With Absence of Acetabular Cup Inclination Changes2 yearsSuccess122 Participants
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemRadiographic Findings: Number of Participants With Absence of Acetabular Cup Inclination Changes2 yearsFailure3 Participants
Secondary

Radiographic Findings: Number of Participants With Absence of Femoral Subsidence or Acetabular Migration

The number of participants identified as either Success or Failure with success defined as no femoral subsidence or acetabular migration greater than or equal to 5 millimeters (mm) from baseline when accompanied by a Mild, Moderate, Marked or Disabled pain modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS).

Time frame: 3 months, 1 year, 2 years

Population: Overall number of participants with data collected for the time frame indicated.

ArmMeasureGroupCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemRadiographic Findings: Number of Participants With Absence of Femoral Subsidence or Acetabular Migration3 monthsSuccess156 Participants
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemRadiographic Findings: Number of Participants With Absence of Femoral Subsidence or Acetabular Migration3 monthsFailure0 Participants
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemRadiographic Findings: Number of Participants With Absence of Femoral Subsidence or Acetabular Migration1 yearSuccess142 Participants
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemRadiographic Findings: Number of Participants With Absence of Femoral Subsidence or Acetabular Migration1 yearFailure0 Participants
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemRadiographic Findings: Number of Participants With Absence of Femoral Subsidence or Acetabular Migration2 yearsSuccess135 Participants
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemRadiographic Findings: Number of Participants With Absence of Femoral Subsidence or Acetabular Migration2 yearsFailure0 Participants
Secondary

Radiographic Findings: Number of Participants With Absence of Radiolucency

The number of participants identified as either Success or Failure with success defined as no radiolucencies greater than 2 millimeters (mm) in 50% or more in any of the cup or stem zones when accompanied by a Mild, Moderate, Marked or Disabled pain modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS).

Time frame: 3 months, 1 year, 2 years

Population: Overall number of participants with data collected for the time frame indicated.

ArmMeasureGroupCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemRadiographic Findings: Number of Participants With Absence of Radiolucency3 monthsSuccess155 Participants
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemRadiographic Findings: Number of Participants With Absence of Radiolucency3 monthsFailure1 Participants
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemRadiographic Findings: Number of Participants With Absence of Radiolucency1 yearSuccess142 Participants
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemRadiographic Findings: Number of Participants With Absence of Radiolucency1 yearFailure0 Participants
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemRadiographic Findings: Number of Participants With Absence of Radiolucency2 yearsSuccess135 Participants
R3™ Biolox® Delta Ceramic Acetabular SystemRadiographic Findings: Number of Participants With Absence of Radiolucency2 yearsFailure0 Participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026