ZIMMER, INC. ZIMMER KNEE REPLACEMENT; PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER
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Device Problems
Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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Patient Problems
Pain (1994); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
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Event Date 12/21/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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I had right knee replacement, zimmer product was used.The whole year i experienced pain, swelling, had to be drained, injections.At times couldn't work, multiple issues.Regular x-rays didn't show anything.Was scheduled for a special bone scan right before my year anniversary.It was found that the implant had loosened and separating.I'm now facing a second surgery in march 1 for a revision.I feel it's important to check this company.I should never have had to have this much trouble.Fda safety report id# (b)(4).
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Event Description
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I had right knee replacement, zimmer product was used.The whole year i experienced pain, swelling, had to be drained, injections.At times couldn't work, multiple issues.Regular x-rays didn't show anything.Was scheduled for a special bone scan right before my year anniversary.It was found that the implant had loosened and separating.I'm now facing a second surgery in march 1 for a revision.I feel it's important to check this company.I should never have had to have this much trouble.Fda safety report id# (b)(4).
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