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SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. JRNY II BCS XLPE ART ISRT SZ 3-4 LT 11MM; PROST, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLY/MET/POLY
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| Model Number |
74027243 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Unspecified Infection (1930); Injury (2348)
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| Date of Event |
01/21/2020
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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 revision surgery was performed due to infection, swelling, and fever.Only the insert was explanted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device, used in treatment, was not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.The medical investigation concluded that it has been communicated that no clinical documents are available.Therefore, no thorough clinical assessment of the reported issue can be rendered.Should additional information be provided, the clinical/medical investigation task will be reopened.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints and assessed for any necessary corrective actions.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 risk management file and instructions for use documents revealed this failure mode was previously identified.Infection is a complication that can be associated with any surgery.Some potential probable causes could include contamination, patient reaction or a post-operative healing issue.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Without the return of the actual product involved or product information, our investigation could not proceed.Should the device or additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.
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