SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. UNKNOWN TRIGEN INTERTAN INTERTROCH ANTEGR NAIL; NAIL, FIXATION, BONE
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Catalog Number UNKN02100103 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Discomfort (2330)
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Event Date 09/26/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that on literature review "intramedullary nailing via suprapatellar approach versus locked plating of proximal extra-articular tibial fractures: a randomized control trial", 7 patients required removal of the implants due to pain and prominence after having a trigen intertan internal fixation procedure.The outcome of the patients is unknown.No further information is available.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).Cheng, l., li, yh., chu, y.Et al.Intramedullary nailing via suprapatellar approach versus locked plating of proximal extra-articular tibial fractures: a randomized control trial.International orthopaedics (sicot) 45, 1599¿1608 (2021).Https://doi.Org/10.1007/s00264-020-04821-5 doi: doi.Org/10.1007/s00264-020-04821-5.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H3, h6: the devices were not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that without clinically relevant patient-specific supporting documentation, a thorough medical investigation could not be performed.The images provided in the article have been interpreted within the text; therefore, no further analysis of the images is required.The root cause and/or patient outcome beyond that which was documented in the article could not be confirmed nor concluded; therefore, no further medical assessment is warranted at this time.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Possible causes could include but not limited to traumatic injury, joint tightness, material in use, patient reaction or loss of sterility.The contribution of the devices to the reported event could not be corroborated.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.Should the devices or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
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