Reported event: it was reported, "dr.Performed an i&d due to infection and replaced the head and insert of a left hip.¿.Product evaluation and results: review of the case session files was not performed as case session data was not provided.Product history review a review of device history records shows that (b)(6) was inspected on 17 july 2013 and the quality inspection procedures were completed with no reported discrepancies.Complaint history review a search of the complaint database under device identification pn 209999, (b)(6) reports no similar complaints for tha software - other.Conclusions: the exact cause of the event could not be determined because insufficient information was provided.Infection is a known possible adverse outcome of surgery, as noted in the instructions for use.All stryker products sold as sterile are validated to a minimum sterility assurance level (sal) of 10^-6 in accordance to applicable iso standards.If further information becomes available or the product is returned, this investigation will be re-opened.Product surveillance will continue to monitor for trends.Corrective action/preventive action: a review of stryker¿s nc/capa database indicated there have been no ncs or capas associated with the product and failure mode reported in this event.H3 other text : device not returned.
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