SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. LEGION HK GUIDED MOTION TIB ISRT 13MM SZ 4-5 RT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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Model Number 71423355 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Bacterial Infection (1735)
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Event Date 03/11/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that, three months after primary procedure, the patient experienced an acute infection.The patient was admitted to the hospital for irrigation, debridement and insert exchange.Antibiotics were prescribed.The patient was discharged from hospital after about 10 days.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The clinical/medical investigation concluded that based on this unfortunate patients history, the root cause of her infections are likely hematogenous and not a s+n device failure.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the risk management file and instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode and potential harm was previously identified.A review of sterilization documents indicated that the product was sterilized according to sterilization release documentation.Infection, a potential complication associated with any surgery, can occur and possible causes could include but not limited to contamination, patient reaction, and post-operative healing issue.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved or product information, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
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