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SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS LTD ACETLR CUP HAP 54MM W/ IMPTR; PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/METAL, RESURFACING
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| Catalog Number |
74120154 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Cellulitis (1768)
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| Date of Event |
10/10/2008
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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 left bhr performed on (b)(6) 2008, patient was hospitalized due to cellulitis around the perioperative site on (b)(6) 2008.This adverse event was treated with keflex.No further information available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Internal reference number: case-(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 submitting this report in accordance with applicable regulations.If additional investigative findings or 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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Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).Additional information: d10: concomitant medical products and therapy dates, h6: investigation conclusions and type of investigation.H11:as of today, the implanted devices, all of which were used in treatment have not been returned for evaluation.A review of the historical complaints data for the alleged devices was performed using batch numbers, part numbers and the reported failure modes to evaluate patterns of repeated failures or defects.Similar complaints have been identified for cup.This failure will continue to be monitored via routine trending.In the absence of the actual devices, the production records were reviewed for the devices reportedly involved in this incident.All released devices involved met manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.The review of the product ifu found adequate warnings and precautions in relation to the alleged failure modes.A risk management review was performed.The alleged failure modes and associated risks have been anticipated within the risk file and the anticipated risk level is still adequate.No further actions are required at this time.A review of historic escalation actions related to the products and similar complaint events was performed.Following the review, no prior applicable escalation actions were identified.The available medical documents were reviewed.The adverse event was likely procedure related and the device had no influence on the event.Cellulitis is a risk of any surgical procedure due to impaired skin integrity and/or weakened immune system.The root cause can likely be ascribed to non-device related factors.Based on the limited information provided we are unable to speculate on specific factors known to contribute to the alleged fault.Should the devices or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective and preventative actions is not indicated.
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