SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. REDAPT SLVLS MONO STEM 190MM SZ 16 HO; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, UNCEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER, NON-POROUS, CALICU
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Model Number 71354483 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Wound Dehiscence (1154); Pain (1994); Seroma (2069)
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Event Date 08/01/2017 |
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, as part of an unspecified medical indication, a patient underwent a thr revision surgery on the right hip on (b)(6) 2017.During this procedure, a redapt slvls mono stem 190mm sz 16 ho was implanted.1 week postoperatively, a superficial seroma popped after releasing the sutures and was drained through a dehiscence 3cm distal from incision site.Additional details about the implanted prosthesis before the revision surgery was performed are not available.As the data collection has been done retrospectively and is anonymized, further details on the patient's final outcome are unknown.
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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, no relevant supporting clinical information could be provided to assist with this clinical investigation as the data collected from the post market clinical follow-up was anonymous.Without clinically relevant patient-specific supporting documentation, a thorough medical investigation cannot be performed.The patient's current condition is unknown and the patient impact beyond the reported events could not be determined based on the limited information provided.Should any additional clinical information be provided this complaint will be re-evaluated.A review of the complaint history for the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed failure mode.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 traumatic injury, joint tightness, post operative healing issue or patient reaction.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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