SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. REDAPT SLVD MONO STEM 300MM SZ 16 HO; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER, NON-POROUS, CALICU
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Model Number 71354858 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Cellulitis (1768); Pain (1994); Local Reaction (2035); Ambulation Difficulties (2544)
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Event Date 08/23/2017 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal complaint reference (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that after a medically indicated revision of right total hip, performed on (b)(6) 2017, where redapt slvd mono stem 300mm sz 16 ho was implanted, the patient experienced cellulitis, which was treated with antibiotics.2 months postop, some induration was noticed above anterior portion of hip.Last follow up, 8 months after surgery reported groin pain and walking with assistance device.The outcome of the patient is unknown.Additional details about primary surgery are unknown.Patient outcome is unknown.This de-identified clinical data is related to a post market clinical follow-up activity for redapt sleeved mono stems.As the data collection activity has been done retrospectively and data is provided anonymized, the information provided is limited and further information cannot be obtained.
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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, per case details, after an unknown primary surgery and right total hip revision, the patient experienced cellulitis, which was treated with antibiotics and 2 months postop, some induration was noticed above anterior portion of hip.Also reported was groin pain and an assistive device for walking.The area of cellulitis is unspecified.It has been reported that no additional information is available.No further patient specific clinically relevant information was provided for evaluation.Without clinically relevant information for evaluation, the root cause of the reported events cannot be definitively concluded.Further patient impact beyond the reported symptoms including infection pain¿ could not be assessed.No further medical assessment could be rendered at this time.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed device.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.Possible causes could include but are 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, 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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