SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. FEMORAL HEAD IMPL; PROSTHESIS, HIP, HEMI-, TRUNNION-BEARING, FEMORAL, METAL/POLYACETAL
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Catalog Number UNKN01100500 |
Device Problem
Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problem
Unspecified Infection (1930)
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Event Date 01/01/2019 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that due to second stage reimplantation, the patient developed a chronic periprosthetic infection.Revision of redapt liner during (b)(6) 2019.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, used for treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.So the reported event could not be confirmed.A medical investigation was conducted and confirms these cases from canada all report various adverse events with the redapt implants.All information available for this complaint case has been reviewed and considered in the medical assessment.Without supporting clinical/medical documents, a thorough investigation cannot be performed.Should information become available this complaint can be re-assessed.Infection, a potential complication associated with any surgery, can occur and possible causes could include but not limited to contamination, patient reaction, and post-operative healing issue.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.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.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, used for treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, product analysis could not be performed at this time.So the reported event could not be confirmed.A medical investigation was conducted and confirms these cases from canada all report various adverse events with the redapt implants.All information available for this complaint case has been reviewed and considered in the medical assessment.Without supporting clinical/medical documents, a thorough investigation cannot be performed.Should information become available this complaint can be re-assessed.Infection, a potential complication associated with any surgery, can occur and possible causes could include but not limited to contamination, patient reaction, and post-operative healing issue.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.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.
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