Catalog Number MGT-890-40PPT |
Device Problems
Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Failure of Implant (1924); Joint Dislocation (2374)
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Event Date 12/15/2015 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported the implant backed out for some unknown reason and the patient required a revision.It was reported the event is surgeon error."there was nothing wrong with the implant.It just backed out and the joint dislocated.".
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information received 8mar16: the product was used.It won't be returned.There was nothing wrong with it.Integra completed its internal investigation 25feb16.The investigation included: method: review of device history records.Review of complaint management database for similar complaints.Results: no product/manufacturing issues were identified that would have caused or contributed to the event.A review of the complaint files found one complaint for an mgt proximal phalanx backing out.(b)(4).Conclusion: as the implant was not returned, a definitive root cause cannot be established.Possible root causes may include not following the surgical technique, or other surgeon errors.
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Event Description
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Corrected event type to adverse event.Information provided indicates there was no product problem.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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