Clinical trials

The objective of this observatory is to generate additional real life clinical data in accordance with local regulation (i.e. Post-Market Clinical Follow-up (PMCF) study, a study carried out following the European Conformity (CE) marking of a device and intended to answer specific questions relating to clinical safety or performance (i.e. residual risks) of a device when used in accordance with its approved labelling). The difficulty of such an observatory is to be able to collect data on the different versions of the devices, on the different possible combinations of implants of an arthroplasty. The observatory must also be able to cover devices used in surgery to repair osteoarticular trauma. The observatory will be based on the principle of a "dynamic" cohort during the inclusion period, i.e. with possible inclusions to replace the premature exits. Technical solutions will be implemented to facilitate data collection from surgeons (electronic Case Report Form (eCRF) and from patients (Electronic Patient Reported Outcome (ePRO) on phone/tablet/computer).

The life expectancy worldwide is increasing and leading to an increase of knee arthroplasty. Also, as millions of people around the world are currently living with a Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA), the need for revision surgery represents a large public health burden. In this context, FH ORTHO company develops FHK®-CK (prosthesis + ancillary equipment) which is a knee prosthesis for complex first intention and revision knee arthroplasty. This new medical device complements the FHK® standard first-line range (CE marked). The FHK®-CK ancillary equipment were designed by expert knee surgeons and is simple, reliable and reproducible. It allows for maximum versatility while remaining compact. By completing the FHK® range of first intention prostheses, the FHK®-CK allows the surgeon to be on the same level as the competitors by having a first intention and semi-constrained prosthesis. This prosthetic arsenal allows the surgeon to opt for the best solution for his patient so that he can regain mobility and a satisfactory quality of life. Also, in case of failure of the FHK® first-line prosthesis, it will provide the surgeon and the patient with a simple alternative to prosthesis replacement. As it has been developed in line with the first intention, inter-compatibility between the two systems is possible, which simplifies the surgical procedure and reduces the risks for the patient.

This study is a real-life observatory designed to collect long-term clinical data on patients who have undergone shoulder joint replacement or repair following shoulder trauma. In this type of intervention, one or more medical devices distributed by FH ORTHO SAS may be used by surgeons. This study meets the requirement for post-market clinical follow-up (PMCF) as defined in the European Medical Device Regulation (MDR 2017/745). It therefore involves collecting in real life, i.e. under the usual conditions of surgery and short and long-term patient follow-up, minimal clinical data that will make it possible to document the continued benefit/risk of the medical devices concerned. This study is designed as a permanent long-term observatory, of a non-interventional nature, with the objective of having long-term follow-up data (5 to 10 years depending on the devices concerned) for a maximum number of patients included.

The objective of this observatory is to generate additional real life clinical data in accordance with local regulation (i.e. Post-Market Clinical Follow-up (PMCF) study, a study carried out following the European Conformity (CE) marking of a device and intended to answer specific questions relating to clinical safety or performance (i.e. residual risks) of a device when used in accordance with its approved instructions for use (IFU). The difficulty of such an observatory is to be able to collect data on the different versions of the devices, on the different possible combinations of implants of an knee arthroplasty. The observatory must also be able to cover devices used in ligament reconstruction surgery. The observatory will be based on the principle of a "dynamic" cohort during the inclusion period, i.e. with possible inclusions to replace the premature exits. Technical solutions will be implemented to facilitate data collection from surgeons (electronic Case Report Form (eCRF) and from patients (Electronic Patient Reported Outcome (ePRO) on smartphone/tablet/computer) when feasible. The data to be collected and the different follow-up times are based on our state-of-the-art, clinical evaluation plans and clinical evaluation reports.