It was reported that, after a tha surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2022, the patient experienced an periprosthetic joint infection on (b)(6) 2022.This adverse event was treated by medication and debridement.Current health status of patient is recovering and resolving.
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H3, h6.The device was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that, the provided crf¿s were reviewed, but do not aid in confirming the root cause of the reported periprosthetic joint infection.There is no evidence the infection was associated with the implant.Infection is a known complication of joint surgeries and is related to the procedure and not the device.The patient impact beyond the infection, medication and debridement cannot be determined and the patient¿s current health status is reportedly ¿recovering and resolving.¿ a review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history for the part number over the past 12 months and for the batch number based on historical data of the device did not reveal similar events for the listed device.A review of the instructions for use documents for total hip systems revealed that infection, both early, post-operative superficial and early, post-operative deep wound infection and late periprosthetic infection have been identified as potential complications associated with total hip arthroplasty surgery, primary or revision.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A review of the sterilization records revealed the batch was sterilized within normal parameters.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.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 are not limited to contamination, patient reaction, and post-operative healing issue.The contribution of the device 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 device 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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