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72203705 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Sepsis (2067)
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| Date of Event |
04/10/2024
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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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Following an operation on (b)(6) 2024 on a patient´s left shoulder rotator cuff repair, a second surgery for a sepsis lavage had to be carried out on (b)(6) 2024 due to infection.A total of two (2) healicoil anchors.It is unknown if the devices were retrieved from the patient.No further complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: this complaint was opened by smith+nephew to document a patient complication reported that includes reference to the use of a smith+nephew product without evidence about a specific product problem.The reported complication relates 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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Result of investigation: a device deficiency was not identified, and the root cause of the reported event could not be determined due to the limited clinical information provided.A review of device and sterilization records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.The instructions for use was reviewed and found to include conditions of off label use and technique specifics, as well as precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.A risk management review found that the reported failure and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.Based on the limited information provided we are unable to conclude factors known to contribute to the alleged report.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.
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Event or Problem Description
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Following an operation on (b)(6) 2024 on a patient´s left shoulder rotator cuff repair, a second surgery for a sepsis lavage had to be carried out on (b)(6) 2024 due to infection.A total of two (2) healicoil anchors.The devices stayed implanted and no void was left in the patient.No further complications were reported.
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