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71422671 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Medical device site infection (4845)
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| Date of Event |
08/02/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, after a tka that took place at an unknown time, a revision surgery took place on (b)(6) 2024 to explant the anthem ps hf insert sz 3-4 15mm due to infection.There has been no report of new pain or infection on the patient at this time.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, after a tka that took place at an unknown time, a revision surgery took place on (b)(6) 2024 to explant the anthem ps hf insert sz 3-4 15mm due to infection.There has been no report of new pain or infection on the patient at this time.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned for evaluation; therefore, a device analysis could not be performed.A review of the production order did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history for the part number over the past 12 months and for the batch number based on historical data of the device did not reveal similar events for the listed device.A review of the instructions for use documents for anthem¿ total knee system revealed a that acute post-surgical wound infection, late deep wound sepsis and/or low-grade synovitis has been identified as a possible adverse effect.Active, local infection or previous intra-articular infections are identified in contraindications for total knee replacement.A review of the risk management file 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 this product and event.A review of the sterilization records revealed the batch was sterilized within normal parameters.At this time, we have no evidence to conclude that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.Factors that could contribute to the reported event include loss of sterility during procedure, injury, patient condition and/or medical history.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.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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