| Model Number |
71935602 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Post Operative Wound Infection (2446)
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| Date of Event |
10/10/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported a revision surgery was performed due to infection.The subject had an acl tear that was repaired using the xtendobutton, back in (b)(6) 2019.Later on, the patient presented an infection which was treated with arthroscopic washout and synovectomy as well as antibiotic therapy via picc line; the device remained in situ.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10 h6 the reported xtendobutton, used in treatment, will not be returned for evaluation.Without the reported product a visual evaluation cannot be performed and the customers complaint cannot be confirmed.From the information provided, the patient presented an infection, ergo, a light growth of staphylococcus capitis grown in blood culture bottles was required.Resulting in a washout and synovectomy as well as antibiotic therapy using vancomycin via picc line; the device remained in situ.An exact root cause cannot be determined with confidence.
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