Device report from synthes reports an event in france as follows: it was reported that the patient underwent surgery for supra-intercondylar fracture of the right distal humerus on (b)(6) 2022 for implantation of a lateral lecestre plate and osteosynthesis by screwing in the distal part and by classing screwing in the proximal part.Assembly: 1 plate + 2 l56 screws and 1 l60 screw.Single suite released on (b)(6) 2022.On (b)(6) 2022, the patient was admitted to the emergency room for elbow pain without trauma.The scar was clean with no discharge.On (b)(6) 2022, at a postoperative consultation, the control x-ray showed a secondary displacement at the plate.On (b)(6) 2022, the plate and screws were removed, and new osteosynthesis was performed with a new 6-hole plate and 5 screws.On (b)(6) 2022, a surgical revision was performed for secondary hemostasis under general anesthesia.The patient was discharged on (b)(6) 2022.Then, there was a deterioration of the health condition.On (b)(6) 2022, the patient was admitted to the emergency department for elbow edema and scar sweating.Clinical and biological x-ray check-up indicated an inflammatory syndrome: ablation of one staple out of two, followed by local care without antibiotic therapy.On (b)(6) 2022, a post-op consult showed relatively successful progress with less swelling of the elbow.The clinical examination revealed a perforation in the upper part of the scar, a rather clear liquid flow.The patient was in good general condition, without fever.A total ablation of the sutures was performed, and suspension of elbow mobilization.On (b)(6) 2022, two fistulas with high crp were confirmed.X-ray suggesting osteitis.Rcp criogo on (b)(6) 2022: indication of osteosynthesis of both columns with cleaning associated with broad spectrum antibiotic therapy (linezolide+ piperacilin tazobactam).A procedure was performed on (b)(6) 2022 using two locked plates: one postero-lateral and one medial.Patient was still hospitalized on (b)(6) 2022 under antibiotic therapy.Removed and new surgery was performed.This report involves one 2.7mm/3.5mm ti va-lcp lat dstl humerus pl 2h/rt/82mm-med.The complaints (b)(4) are linked.This is report 3 of 4 for (b)(4).
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Date of event: only the event year is known.Additional device product codes: hwc.Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.Without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.Product was not returned.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.This complaint will be accounted for and monitored via post market surveillance activities.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.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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