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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. ANTHEM TIBIAL BASE PLATE SIZE 3 RIGHT; PROSTH, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONST, CEMENTED, POLY/METAL/POLY
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| Model Number |
71422694 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Injury (2348)
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| Date of Event |
12/26/2018
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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 a percutaneous inferior vena cava retrievable filter implantation was performed under local anesthesia due to deep venous thrombosis.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The associated complaint devices were not returned.The procedure/technique could not be ruled out as a possible contributing factor and no further patient impact is anticipated.Without the actual products involved, product evaluation could not be performed and our investigation cannot proceed.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal any manufacturing or material abnormalities that could have caused or contributed to the reported incidents.A review of complaint history for the listed parts revealed no prior complaints.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the products failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.If the devices or new information is received in the future, these complaints can be re-opened.No further actions are being taken at this time.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The devices, used in treatment, were not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The medical investigation concluded that all medical documents provided, have been reviewed.No new medical information has been received since previous assessment.Therefore, the conclusion drawn in the previously completed medical investigation statement remain valid.Upon receipt of additional medical/clinical records, the clinical task will be re-opened and re-assessed at that time.A review of complaint history did not reveal additional complaints for the listed batches.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The probable cause of this event is likely thrombosis, which is a potential complication associated with any surgery.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved, our investigation could not proceed.Should the devices or additional information be received, the complaints will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for these complaints; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Correct part number, manufacturing and expiration date, correct lot number and 510k.
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