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Device Problems
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
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Patient Problems
Adhesion(s) (1695); Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Scar Tissue (2060); Insufficient Information (4580)
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Event Date 08/31/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Zimmer biomet complaint (b)(4).Concomitant medical products: zimmer biomet tmj system small right fossa component catalog #: 24-6562 lot #: 503450.The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated report: 0001032347-2022-00282.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent a bilateral tmj replacement approximately 12 years ago.Subsequently, the patient underwent a revision of the right side tmj implants one month ago due to an unknown reason.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: a2; a3; b4; b5; b7; g3; g6; h1; h2; h6; h10.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent a revision of their right tmj due to ankylosis (stiffness and immobility) and pain approximate 13 months ago.During the revision scar tissue overlying the fossa was noted.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more is available at this time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4; b5; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6; h10 no product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Medical records were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental 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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