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Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Pain (1994)
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| Date of Event |
12/23/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Zimmer biomet complaint (b)(4).Date of event: (b)(6) 2020.Medical product: unknown.Therapy date: unknown.The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported is in progress.Once the investigation is complete, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported by the sales rep that the patient that was given a spinal pak on (b)(6) 2020.His wife called and said he has been having kidney issues since the spinal pak was placed.She was concerned that maybe the spinal could be causing this.Updated 12/31: the patient's wife stated that the patient started using the bone stimulator on (b)(6).He started experiencing issues on friday (b)(6).She stated that the pain was similar to when he has pain from kidney stones.The patient does have a history of kidney stones.The pain was in his lower back which is where the patient is using the device.The patient stopped using the device on his own on (b)(6).They were unable to speak with his prescribing doctor because he was out of town.The patient saw his urologist on monday (b)(6) and was diagnosed for a bladder infection.However, the urologist stated the bladder infection could have been caused by the catheter from the hospital.The patient is on medication for blood pressure, cholesterol and his prostate.The patient was also prescribed pain medication for his back surgery but has not used it for a while.The patient has decided to start using the device tomorrow since his bladder infection is under control.The patient has a follow-up appointment on (b)(6)with the urologist.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The device was not returned to zimvie for investigation.The reported event was not verifiable after the investigation associated with pain.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies related to the reported event were found.No physical and/or functional condition could be found after the dhr that could be considered a causal factor for the reported complaint.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly zimvie will continue to monitor for trends.The following sections have been updated: b4: date of this report added.D3: manufacturer updated.G1: contact office updated.G3: date received by manufacturer added.G6: type of report updated.H2: follow up type added.H3: device evaluated by manufacturer updated to no.H4: device manufacturer date added.H6: impact code added 4649 - unanticipated adverse device effect.H6: clinical code added 1994 - pain.H6: device code updated 3190 - insufficient information.H6: investigation code added to 3331 - analysis of production records.H6: investigation code added to 4114 - device not returned.H6: investigation code added to 4119 ¿ insufficient information available.H6: investigation findings code added to 3221: no findings available.H6: investigation conclusions 4315 - cause not established.H10: additional narratives/data.The following sections have been corrected: h6: device code updated to 2993: adverse event without identified device or use problem.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported by the sales rep that the patient that was given a spinal pak on (b)(6) 2020.His wife called and said he has been having kidney issues since the spinal pak was placed.She was concerned that maybe the spinal could be causing this.Updated 12/31, the patient's wife stated that the patient started using the bone stimulator on 12/23.He started experiencing issues on friday 12/25.She stated that the pain was similar to when he has pain from kidney stones.The patient does have a history of kidney stones.The pain was in his lower back which is where the patient is using the device.The patient stopped using the device on his own on 12/25.They were unable to speak with his prescribing doctor because he was out of town.The patient saw his urologist on monday 12/28 and was diagnosed for a bladder infection.However, the urologist stated the bladder infection could have been caused by the catheter from the hospital.The patient is on medication for blood pressure, cholesterol and his prostate.The patient was also prescribed pain medication for his back surgery but has not used it for a while.The patient has decided to start using the device tomorrow since his bladder infection is under control.The patient has a follow-up appointment on 1/11 with the urologist.
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