| Catalog Number |
200009901 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Arthritis (1723); Unspecified Infection (1930); Post Operative Wound Infection (2446)
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| Date of Event |
01/23/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Once the investigation has been completed any additional information will be reported in a supplemental report.H3 other text : device disposition unknown.
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Event or Problem Description
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The digital stryker prophecy team received a ct scan indicating that the patient underwent a device explant surgery due to infection caused by septic arthritis from the spine that traveled throughout the lower extremities of her body.The patient received a cement spacer.The infection was discovered during the purulent drainage from the lateral aspect of the ankle.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event could be confirmed, based on available information and medical expert opinion.The device inspection was not possible as the product was not returned for investigation.A review of the device history for the reported lot did not indicate any abnormalities.No corrective actions are required at this time.No indications of material, manufacturing or design related problems were found during the investigation.A review of the labeling did not indicate any abnormalities.Microbiologist reviewed the sterilization procedures, environmental monitoring, bioburden data and the dhr and noted: the subject device was packaged according to established design and process specifications, and was sterilized according to procedure.No deviation for a non-conformance could be found.Upon further investigation of the ct scans by healthcare professionals the following was observed "implant removed due to hematogenic infection (bacteria from another infection site in the body carried by the bloodstream to the implant).This is a patient related issue, no a device related issue." based on investigation, the root cause was attributed to a patient related issue.The failure was caused by hematogenic infection.If device is returned or any further information is provided, the investigation report will be reassessed.
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Event or Problem Description
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The digital stryker prophecy team received a ct scan indicating that the patient underwent a device explant surgery due to infection caused by septic arthritis from the spine that traveled throughout the lower extremities of her body.The patient received a cement spacer.The infection was discovered during the purulent drainage from the lateral aspect of the ankle.
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