SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. UNKNOWN REGENETEN BIOINDUCTIVE IMPLANT SYSTEM INSTR; MESH, SURGICAL, COLLAGEN, ORTHOPAEDICS, REINFORCEMENT OF TENDON
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Catalog Number UNKNOWN |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Ossification (1428); Cyst(s) (1800); Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994)
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Event Date 09/18/2023 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that after a bursal sided partial supraspinatus tear procedure in 2018, the patient continued to have pain.The specialist stated that in the mri was appearing that the cuff/regeneten had turned to bone, a cyst at the ac joint was found.A revision surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2023.The ossification was removed, leaving a defect in the tendon, and the tendon was repaired.A competitor device was used.The patient is 3 weeks post-operative now and doing well.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A device deficiency was not identified, and the root cause of the reported event could not be determined since the device was not returned for evaluation.Insufficient product identification information was provided and thus a manufacturing record review could not be conducted.Based on the information available, there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.Insufficient product identification information was provided and thus a complaint history review could not be conducted.Insufficient product identification information was provided, and thus, an instruction for use review could not be conducted.Insufficient product identification information was provided and thus a risk management review could not be conducted.A clinical review states that the mri images mentioned where not provided for review.Undated intraoperative photos were provided but do not contribute to the root cause.It was noted that during the revision the ossification was removed, leaving a defect in the tendon, and the tendon was repaired.All documents and images provided as of this date have been reviewed and considered and unless noted do not contribute to the clinical/medical investigation.It was communicated that the ¿patient is 3 weeks post-operative now and doing well,¿ no further harm is anticipated.Please refer to the instructions for use for recommendations on proper use of the device and potential troubleshooting methods to prevent future reoccurrence of the reported event.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.Corrected data: health effect - clinical and impact code.
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