ENCORE MEDICAL L.P SILICONE II MCP IMPLANT SIZE 30 (STERILE PACKED); PROSTHESIS, FINGER, CONSTRAINED, POLYMER
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Catalog Number MCP-30 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Failure of Implant (1924)
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Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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Revision surgery - implant failed/required intervention to prevent impairment/damage.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reason for this revision surgery, the agent reported "(post surgery implant snapped apart completely pt.Does have missing middle finger possible excessive mechanical issue.Assertive to rule out infection)." the previous surgery and the surgery detailed in this event occurred 3.3 months apart.This evaluation is limited in scope as the item(s) associated with this investigation was not returned to djo surgical - austin for examination.The surgery was completed as intended and without incident.If additional information regarding the reported event is submitted at a future date, this investigation will be re-evaluated.There was no other information submitted with this complaint about any patient activities, accidents, or medical contraindications that may have contributed to the reported event.There were no findings during this evaluation that indicate that the reported device(s) was defective.The surgeon performed this procedure to remedy the patient's condition.No further action is deemed necessary.A review of the device history record(s) show that the reported component(s) used in the previous surgery, when released for use, met design and manufacturing requirements.There were no nonconforming material reports associated with the product(s) that may have contributed to the reported event.The device(s) 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(s) showed no present trends or on-going issues that are needing a review.The root cause of this complaint was a revision due the implant snapped apart completely.No other 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 event.There are multiple factors that may contribute to an event that are outside of the control of djo surgical.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This supplemental was created to update h11.The reason for this revision surgery, the agent reported "(post surgery implant snapped apart completely pt.Does have missing middle finger possible excessive mechanical issue.Assertive to rule out infection)." the previous surgery and the surgery detailed in this event occurred 3.3 months apart.This evaluation is limited in scope as the item(s) associated with this investigation was not returned to djo surgical - austin for examination, however, photos were provided (see attachments).The photo shows, the implant for the metacarpophalangeal joint, one of the silicone stems has broken/fractured off, confirming the event.The surgery was completed as intended and without incident.If additional information regarding the reported event is submitted at a future date, this investigation will be re-evaluated.There was no other information submitted with this complaint about any patient activities, accidents, or medical contraindications that may have contributed to the reported event.There were no findings during this evaluation that indicate that the reported device(s) was defective.The surgeon performed this procedure to remedy the patient's condition.No further action is deemed necessary.A review of the device history record(s) show that the reported component(s) used in the previous surgery, when released for use, met design and manufacturing requirements.There were no nonconforming material reports associated with the product(s) that may have contributed to the reported event.The device(s) 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(s) showed no present trends or on-going issues that are needing a review.The root cause of this complaint was a revision due the implant snapped apart completely.No other 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 event.There are multiple factors that may contribute to an event that are outside of the control of djo surgical.
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