| Catalog Number |
71062160 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture (2369)
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| Date of Event |
06/14/2018
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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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Internal reference number: (b)(4).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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that, following a multiplanar external fixator placement with i&d performed on (b)(6) 2018 to treat a tibial shaft fracture, the patient required a subsequent removal of the external fixator on (b)(6) 2018 due to fracture nonunion.The patient underwent imn fixation with local graft for definitive fracture stabilization.This information was collected retrospectively as part of a post-market clinical follow up (pmcf) activity and is provided in an anonymized format; therefore, no further information available.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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