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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. CANNULATED REAMER 4.8MM; PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY
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| Catalog Number |
110069 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Component Missing (2306)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Unspecified Infection (1930)
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| Date of Event |
06/18/2019
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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 during surgery the screw driver in the set was broken (the tip hex part was not there).There was no cannulated drill bit in the set.These are two essential instruments for the insertion of these screws, the tap was used to break the cortex, the screw was turned in by hand half way, where the guide pin had to be removed and then inserted all the way.Structure was also booked (b)(4) but mixing these was difficult and did not work well even though instructions was followed.The surgeon had to revert to open surgery as he needed to insert the bone graft (the patients was counseled for arthroscopic surgery as well as consented, not open).Increased risk of infection due to bone graft being inserted by hand.Less than 30 minutes delay was reported.The patient is now septic and had to be taken back to surgery for a debridement.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The associated complaint devices were not returned.A clinical evaluation was conducted and although it was reported that the patient was septic no documents were provided for review.As a result of converting to an open procedure, the complaint indicates approximately 19 days after the initial procedure this patient developed sepsis and underwent a debridement and vac therapy was provided.However, without the requested labs, supporting clinical documents or records of antibiotic therapy the root cause of the reported infection cannot be confirmed.The current status of the patient is unknown due to the limited information provided.Should any additional clinical information be provided this complaint will be re-assessed.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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