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(b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0002648920-2020-00345 and 3007963827-2020-00174.Concomitant medical devices: all poly patella standard size 32 mm diameter 8.5 mm thickness catalog#: 00597206532 lot#: 64591619, trabecular metal cruciate retaining monoblock tibial component: yellow size 4 c-h 10mm catalog#: 00588604410 lot#: 64059750.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as it remains implanted.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Updated: b4, b7, g4, g7, h2, h3, h6, and h10.Procedural related complications are influenced by the "type of surgery, patients pre-existing comorbid state, and perioperative management." deep vein thrombosis, or dvt, occurs when a blood clot forms in one of the deep veins of the body.This can happen if a vein becomes damaged or if the blood flow within a vein slows down or stops.Total joint patients are typically placed on medication post-operative for a period of time to prevent the development of dvt/blood clot.Even with the administration of preventive medication, dvt/blood clots can still develop.Root cause can be attributed to the procedure.
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