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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Adhesion(s) (1695); Muscular Rigidity (1968); Loss of Range of Motion (2032)
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| Date of Event |
12/01/2017
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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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(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: associated products: item#:42512400511; articular surface fixed bearing (ps) left 11 mm; lot#: 63753072.Item#:42532006701; tibia cemented 5 degree stemmed left size d; lot#: 63727290.Item#:42540000029; all poly patella cemented 29 mm diameter; lot#: 63785212.This complaint was confirmed by review of returned device.Visual examination of the returned device confirms the shim has one each of components 1 and 2 disassembled / missing.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.This device is confirmed to have been a part of the investigation, where field actions were initiated to recommend against using ultrasonic cleaning as a sterilizing technique for these devices.These devices were subsequently re-designed to account for this failure mode with a new locking mechanism.It was determined that these devices were manufactured prior to this design change.The root cause is considered to be a previously addressed design issue.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001822565-2021-00583.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported a patient underwent an initial left tka approximately 3.5 years ago.Subsequently, the patient underwent a manipulation under anesthesia and corticosteroid injection due to stiffness/decreased rom caused by adhesions 3 weeks later.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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