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NN420 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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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 to aesculap inc.That an that there was an issue with a columbus uc gliding surface t2/2+ 10mm.(part# nn420) was implanted on an unspecified date.According to the complaint description, a revision was performed on (b)(6) 2024.The polyethylene components were exchanged.Additional information was not provided but has been requested.The adverse event is filed under aic reference no.(b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation on-going.Should relevant additional information / investigation results become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation results: the device was not returned to the manufacturer for physical evaluation.Additionally, no on-site evaluation of the unit was performed and no parts were returned for failure analysis.Therefore, the investigation was not able to confirm a device issue that could be associated with the reported event.Batch history review: the device history records (dhr) were not able to be reviewed as no lot number was made available.However, all device history records (dhr) are reviewed and released according to documented procedures and a device is not released if it does not meet requirements or is nonconforming.Conclusion and measures / preventative measures: a definitive conclusion regarding the complaint incident cannot be reached without a physical examination of the complaint device.
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