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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. GEN II 7.5MM RESUR PAT 32MM; PRSTHSS,KNEE,PTLLOFMROTIBL,SMI-CNSTRND,CMNTD,PLYMER/METAL/POLYMER
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| Catalog Number |
71932636 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Injury (2348)
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| Date of Event |
05/03/2016
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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 the patient presented excessive arthrofibrosis of right knee resulting in severe limited range of motion and development of scar tissue resulting in a closed manipulation.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The associated complaint devices were not returned.A clinical evaluation was conducted and it was reported that a revision surgery was performed due to excessive lack of motion, pain and infection.The exact cause of the reported infection could not be determined based solely on the information provided.It was further reported the patient presented arthrofibrosis of the right knee with severe limited range of motion and development of scar tissue resulting in a closed manipulation.Arthrofibrosis is a known possible complication after surgical intervention.Although the s&n devices cannot be excluded as to have caused or contributed to the reported event.The explanted device was destroyed.Therefore, based on insufficient information, a thorough clinical assessment cannot be performed at this time and the patient impact beyond the reported arthrofibrosis cannot be determined.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.Without the actual product involved and/or device information, our investigation cannot proceed.If the device or new information is received in the future, this complaint can be re-opened.No further actions are being taken at this time.
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