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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY II CR ISRT XLPE RT SZ 1-2 12MM; PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY
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| Catalog Number |
74025614 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Injury (2348)
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| Date of Event |
09/25/2017
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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 patient sustained a traumatic fall at home which resulted in traumatic arthrotomy of the knee.Patient was taken to surgery for irrigation, debridement, removal of foreign body, hematoma and revision of polyethylene component.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The associated complaint device was not returned.A clinical evaluation was conducted and although clinically relevant supporting documentation was not provided and a thorough medical investigation could not be performed, it was reported that the revision performed approximately 1.5 weeks post implantation was due to a fall which resulted in a traumatic arthrotomy.The event was reportedly resolved and no further patient impact is anticipated.No further medical assessment can be rendered at this time.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.We consider this investigation closed.
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