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Model Number 400-03-361 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Abscess (1690)
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Event Date 10/29/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional reporting on this event will be provided as a supplemental report to this document if it becomes available.
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Event Description
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Revision surgery - patient presented with an abscess, so cup, liner and head were removed and replaced.Stem was left in the body.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reason for this revision surgery was reported as an infection.The previous surgery and the surgery detailed in this event occurred 4 months apart.The healthcare professional indicated that there was a significant adverse event to patient.There was no delay in surgery and another suitable device was available for use.The revision surgery was completed as intended.The device was disposed of at the hospital and not made available to djo surgical for examination.A review of the device history record (dhr) shows that the reported component used in the previous surgery, when released for use, met design and manufacturing requirements.There were no non-conforming material reports (ncmr) associated with the product that may have contributed to the reported event.The device was verified to have gone through an acceptable sterilization process and was within its expiration date at the time of the previous surgery.Customer complaint history of the reported device showed no present trends or on-going issues that are needing a review.The root cause of this complaint was reported as an infection.There were no findings during this evaluation that indicate that the reported devices were the source or had a direct connection with the patient's infection.No information was submitted with the complaint regarding pre-existing conditions of the patient or any activities the patient was involved in that may have contributed to the possible infection or inhibited the patient's immune system.There are multiple factors that may also contribute to an event that are outside the control of djo surgical.There are no indications of a product or process issue affecting implant safety or effectiveness.Additional reporting on this event will be provided as a supplemental report to this document if it becomes available.
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