(b)(4).D10 - medical product: catalog #: 01.04555.440, humeral head 44-16, lot # 3088896.Catalog #: 01.04555.130, humeral anchor uncemented l, lot # 3080781.Catalog #: unknown, palacos cement, lot # unknown.Reported event was confirmed as from the medical records which stated that the patient had a hematoma.A hematoma is a mass of clotted blood that forms in a tissue, organ, or body space.Wound complications can be treated conservatively or more invasively with an irrigation and debridement (i&d) which promotes healing at the site and prevents further complications.Device history record (dhr) review was not reviewed as the root cause of the reported event was determined to be unrelated to the implanted zimmer biomet device.The root cause of the reported event was determined to be unrelated to the implanted zimmer biomet device.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.H3 other text : remains implanted.
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It was reported a patient underwent a left anatomical total shoulder arthroplasty approximately 4 months ago.Subsequently, since surgery, the patient has experienced erythema around the surgical site and drainage from the wound.During an office appointment, 2 weeks later, an ultrasound guided needle aspiration was completed to rule out infection and diagnosed with complications of a post-operative hematoma.The patient was prescribed cephalexin after aspiration and culture results, resulted in no growth.The patient¿s wife reported the patient was rubbing and picking at the site.The patient continued oral antibiotics for two weeks and the surgical site and hematoma were considered resolved about a month later and has continued with no complications and remains very satisfied.
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