ASCENSION ORTHOPEDICS, INC. UNKN PIP IMPL; HIGH DEMAND, REVISION, SEMI-CONSTR, PYROLYTIC CARBON, UNCEMENT FINGER PROSTH
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Catalog Number UNKN2400503 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Arthralgia (2355)
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Event Date 01/10/2012 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Literature citation: medium-term outcomes of pyrocarbon arthroplasty of the proximal interphalangeal joint.Doi: 10.1177/1753193412437630.(2012).Initial/final mdr.Internal reference: (b)(4).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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Event Description
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It was reported that, on literature review "medium-term outcomes of pyrocarbon arthroplasty of the proximal interphalangeal joint", fifteen (15) patients underwent pip joint replacement with a pyrocarbon prosthesis to address osteoarthritis symptoms.Form this cohort, one (1) patient required a additional surgery due to persistent pain and stiffness despite a good radiographic outcome.He declined further intervention and elected to have an amputation at 7 months rather than an arthrodesis.No further information is available.
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