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(b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated report: 3007963827-2021-00106, 0002648920-2021-00118.Medical product cr-flex pct fem d-r minus item# 00595001406 lot# 62995515.Tibial component pegged precoat for cemented use only size 3 item# 00597003501 lot# 64575091.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 is being submitted to relay additional information.Updated: a1, b4, b5, b7, g3, g6, h1, 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.This patient developed a dvt three days¿ post-op despite mechanical and medicinal prophylaxis.Additional medication therapy was prescribed; no additional complications have occurred upon study completion.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.
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