Model Number N/A |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
|
Patient Problem
No Information (3190)
|
Event Date 09/11/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
|
Manufacturer Narrative
|
(b)(4).The device will not be returned for analysis, as the device remains implanted; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
|
|
Event Description
|
It was reported that a patient underwent initial surgery on an unknown date.Subsequently, patient underwent an incision and drainage procedure within 6 months of initial surgery due to a recall of one of the implants for a cleaning issue.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
|
|
Event Description
|
No further event information available at the time of this report.
|
|
Manufacturer Narrative
|
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034 - 2021 - 00076.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
|
|
Manufacturer Narrative
|
Upon reassessment of the reported event, it was determined this event is not reportable.A review of the sterile certifications were reviewed and found to be conforming with no applicable deviations.Devices were verified to have gone through acceptable sterilization process following iso/aami/astm & eu published guidelines.There are multiple factors that may contribute to an infection that are outside the control of zimmer biomet, such as external factors, i.E.Hospital/surgical environment, provider related risk factors, and/or patient comorbidities/risk factors.As reported, an i&d due to infection took place approximately 6 months postoperatively with no devices revised.There are no indications of a product or process issues identified affecting implant safety or effectiveness, therefore implanted products are not identified as the source or contributing to the reported infection.The initial report was forwarded in error and should be voided.
|
|
Event Description
|
Upon reassessment of the reported event, it was determined this event is not reportable.A review of the sterile certifications were reviewed and found to be conforming with no applicable deviations.Devices were verified to have gone through acceptable sterilization process following iso/aami/astm & eu published guidelines.There are multiple factors that may contribute to an infection that are outside the control of zimmer biomet, such as external factors, i.E.Hospital/surgical environment, provider related risk factors, and/or patient comorbidities/risk factors.As reported, an i&d due to infection took place approximately 6 months postoperatively with no devices revised.There are no indications of a product or process issues identified affecting implant safety or effectiveness, therefore implanted products are not identified as the source or contributing to the reported infection.The initial report was forwarded in error and should be voided.
|
|
Search Alerts/Recalls
|