It was reported that, after a revision thr had been performed on (b)(6) 2021, the patient experienced a dislocation and it was determined that the stem was loose.This adverse event was solved by revision surgery on (b)(6) 2021.Current health status of patient is unknown.
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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, per complaint details, the patient experienced dislocation ¿after a revision thr¿ and underwent revision approximately 4 weeks later due to determination of ¿stem loose¿.A post-revision x-ray report dated (b)(6) 2021 was provided; however, it does not provide insight into the reported event.No further clinically relevant documentation has been provided as of the date of this medical investigation.Although the root cause of the revision was reportedly dislocation and stem loosening, this could not be confirmed nor concluded based on the documentation provided.The patient impact beyond the reported dislocation, stem loosening and revision could not be determined.Reportedly, the current health status of patient is healthy.Further patient impact could not be concluded.No further medical assessment could be rendered at this time.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batch.A review of the risk management file and instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode was previously identified.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors and/or some potential probable causes that could contribute to the reported event have been identified as abnormal motion over time, bone degeneration, fit/sizing issue, lack of ingrowth, lifetime of device, and/or traumatic injury.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved, 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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