Model Number N/A |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Swelling (2091); Reaction (2414)
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Event Date 01/28/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: associated products : item#:42538000702; partial tibial cemented size g right medial lot#:63720352.Item#:42528200708;partial articular surface right medial size g 8 mm thickness lot#:63784873.Item#:unknown; palacos with gentamycin lot#:unknown.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as its location is unknown.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001822565-2020-02388.
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Event Description
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It was reported that a clinical study patient underwent a right knee tka approximately two years ago.Subsequently the patient had a revision after experiencing pain and inflammation due to a metal allergy.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Reported event was confirmed by review of medical records.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no deviations or anomalies were found.Medical records provided state that patient was revised due to metal allergy (nickel allergy), pain and inflammation.It was reported that patient was revised due to allergic reaction, hence the root cause can be attributed towards patient condition.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
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Event Description
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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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