Per -(b)(4) combined report.Additional information, including post primary and pre revision x-rays, operative notes, patient details and an update on the patient post-op was requested.It was confirmed that the patient was doing well post-op and that the subsidence and subsequent revision was secondary to poor patient bone quality.None of the other information could be provided and the explanted devices could not be returned for examination.The appropriate device details were provided and the relevant device manufacturing records have been identified and reviewed.All finished parts associated with these records conformed to material and dimensional specification at the time of manufacture.Based on the available information, no further investigation can be conducted and the root cause of the event could not be determined, however, as stated by the reporter is may be due to the quality of the patient's bone.This case is now considered closed, however, should any additional information be provided then this case may be re-opened for further investigation.Please note: this report is filed with the fda due to an adverse event experienced with a device that is similar to those placed on the market in the usa, however, this event occurred outside of the usa.
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