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Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Unspecified Infection (1930)
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Event Date 09/05/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Zimmer biomet complaint (b)(4).A2: dob: (b)(6), as both dates provided 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.
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Event Description
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It was reported the patient was revised due to a surgical site infection.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
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Event Description
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It was further reported that the plates were removed under general anesthesia and the third molars in the fracture line were extracted.There were no intra-operative complications or events.
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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 corrected: b3; d6 the following sections were updated:.
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Event Description
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The reported event of infection is not considered a serious injury as it is not device related.This is a non-sterile product related infection and is not considered a zimmer biomet issue as it is labeled as non-sterile and presumed to be sterilized and readied elsewhere; therefore, products are not identified as the source or contributing to the reported infection.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Upon receiving additional information of the reported event, it was determined to be not reportable.The initial report should be voided.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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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.G2: foreign - argentina.The following sections were corrected: d2 - device product code and common device name.
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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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