ASCENSION ORTHOPEDICS, INC. PIP IMPLANT (UNKNOWN); HIGH DEMAND, REVISION, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, PYROLYTIC CARBON, UNCEMENTED FINGER PRO
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Catalog Number UNKNOWN |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360); Joint Laxity (4526)
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Event Date 10/25/2006 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that on literature review "pyrolytic carbon proximal interphalangeal joint arthroplasty: results with minimum two-year follow-up evaluation", one thirty one (31) year-old patient underwent a small finger pip joint replacement with a pip-pyrocarbon prosthesis to address posttraumatic arthritis symptoms.Twenty four (24) months after this procedure the patient experienced an unspecified deformity and joint instability that required removal of the implants with subsequent arthrodesis procedure.No further information is available.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).Doi: 10.1016/j.Jhsa.2006.10.017.This complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a patient complication identified through a review of clinical evidence from literature sources that includes reference to the use of a smith+nephew product.The reported issue(s) relate to known inherent procedural risks that are appropriately documented in our risk files.Smith+nephew will continue to monitor trends in accordance with our post-market surveillance process and take necessary action as required if anticipated severity and/or occurrence rates are exceeded.Smith+nephew has no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on our review of all currently available information, we are unable to confirm a relationship between the reported event and the device or identify a definitive root cause.However, as the use of our product cannot be excluded as a potential cause or contributory factor to the reported issue, we are conservatively submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional information becomes available that alters the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.
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