The event can be confirmed as the surgeon provided required documents for fda compassionate use of device approval.The patient did fairly well with the joint replacement from a functional standpoint; however, she has had continual episodes of discomfort, redness, and tenderness associated with the joint.After applying different treatment plans, the surgeon concluded that there may be issues related to one of the non-titanium components in her prosthesis.Orthopedic analysis revealed that the patient was indeed reactive at low levels to nickel.The surgeon plans to remove and revise the right mandibular component.Based on the investigation there is no indication of an incorrectly working product or any design, material or manufacturing related issue.
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