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Internal reference number: case-2024-00205448-1.H10: this complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a patient complication identified through the review of clinical evidence from post market clinical data collection activities that includes reference to the use of a smith+nephew product.The reported issue(s) relate to known inherent procedural risks that are appropriately documented in our risk files.Smith+nephew will continue to monitor trends in accordance with our post-market surveillance process and take necessary action as required if anticipated severity and/or occurrence rates are exceeded.Smith+nephew has no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Based on our review of all currently available information, we are unable to confirm a relationship between the reported event and the device or identify a definitive root cause.However, as the use of our product cannot be excluded as a potential cause or contributory factor to the reported issue, we are conservatively submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional information becomes available that alters the conclusions of this report, a follow-up report will be submitted as required.
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It was reported that, after a thr surgery on the patient's right hip on (b)(6) 2021 due to an acetabular column fracture , patient experienced an infection that required revision surgery with irrigation and debridement on (b)(6) 2021.All devices were explanted and exchanged for a porous shell and polarcup liner.Current patient's health status is unknown.No other complications were reported.
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The devices were not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.The devices' batch numbers were not provided, thus, an evaluation of the manufacturing records could not be performed.For the shell and the insert, a review of complaint history for the previous 12 months did not reveal similar events for the listed device.For the standard offset, a review of complaint history of the previous 12 months revealed a similar event for the listed device, this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.A review of the instructions for use documents for total hip systems revealed that infection, both early, post-operative superficial and early, post-operative deep wound infection and late periprosthetic infection have been identified in potential complications associated with total hip arthroplasty surgery, primary or revision section.A review of the risk management files revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to these products and event.A sterilization records review could not be performed as the batch numbers were not available.At this time, we have no evidence to conclude that the products failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include loss of sterility during procedure, post-operative healing issue, injury, patient condition and/or medical history.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should the devices 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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