Catalog Number UNK CEMENT SMARTSET GMV |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Joint Contracture (4528)
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Event Date 06/23/2022 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).No 510k as device is not marketed in the united states under this product code, but the same/similar product is marketed in the us under a different product code.Dmf# -(b)(4).Trade name gentamicin sulphate active ingredient(s) gentamicin sulphate dosage form ¿ powder strength 1.0g active in our cements.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient had severe rheumatoid arthritis and developed a significant flexion contracture.The surgeon's belief was the easiest way to address was to shorten the femoral side.The femoral component was removed, the femur resected until the knee would straighten and new components were placed with no complications or harm.No surgical delay.Doi: (b)(6) 2014.Dor: (b)(6) 2022.Affected side: left knee.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : no device associated with this report was received for examination.A worldwide lot specific complaint database search, or manufacturing record evaluation, was not possible as the required lot number was not provided.The information received will be retained for trend analysis, post market surveillance, or other events within the quality system.Device history lot : a manufacturing record evaluation (mre) was not possible because the required lot code was not provided.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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