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It was reported that, a revision surgery of a thr was performed due to a postsurgical infection that compromised the joint space.A new r3 0 deg xlpe acet lnr 36mm x 52mm was implanted.Patient outcome is unknown.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
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It was reported that, a revision surgery of a thr was performed due to a postsurgical infection that compromised the joint space.The affected complaint device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation.Therefore a product analysis could not be performed.Our investigation including a review of the manufacturing records for the listed batch did not reveal any deviation from the standard manufacturing processes.A review of the complaint history for the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed failure mode.The device was sterilized according to sterilization release documentation from quality control.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 risk management files and the instructions for use found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.No relevant documents were received to fully evaluate the complaint, thus no further medical investigation is warranted for this case.Infection, a potential complication associated with any surgery, can occur and possible causes could include but are not limited to contamination, patient reaction, and post-operative healing issue.Smith and nephew will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.We consider this investigation closed.
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