It was reported that on a post-market clinical follow up activity (pmcf) review ¿pmcf for joint wands¿, 1 patient had wound dehiscence 9 days after an ankle/foot procedure using a coblation flow 90 wand device.The event was treated/resolved by ablating the infected tissue respectively.The information provided is anonymized; therefore, additional information is not known and it is not possible to collect it.
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It was reported that on a post-market clinical follow up activity (pmcf) review ¿pmcf for joint wands¿, 1 patient had wound dehiscence 9 days after an ankle/foot procedure using a coblation flow 90 wand device.The event was treated/resolved by ablating the infected tissue respectively.The information provided is anonymized; therefore, additional information is not known and it is not possible to collect it.
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H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.Insufficient product identification information was provided and thus a manufacturing record review could not be conducted.Based on the information available, there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.The instructions for use was reviewed and found to include conditions of off label use and technique specifics, as well as precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.A risk management review found that the reported failure and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.A clinical review states no relevant supporting clinical information could be provided to assist with this clinical investigation as the data collected from the post-market clinical follow up activity (pmcf) was anonymous.The patient impact beyond the reported events could not be determined based on the limited information provided.Therefore, based on insufficient information, a thorough clinical assessment cannot be performed at this time.Should any additional clinical information be provided this complaint will be re-evaluated.There was no relationship found between the device and the reported event.The complaint was not confirmed.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include a failure of a concomitant device.Please refer to the instructions for use for recommendations on proper use of the device and potential troubleshooting methods to prevent future reoccurrence of the reported event.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.Correction in h6 (health effect - impact code).
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