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Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Ambulation or Postural Difficulties (2544); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
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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).The 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.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0002648920-2021-00142, 0001822565-2021-01500, 0001822565-2021-01501, 0001822565-2021-01502, 0002648920-2021-00143.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that bilateral patient underwent a left total knee arthroplasty.Subsequently, the patient is experiencing pain, swelling, loss of rom, cannot walk and is confined to a wheel chair.She stated that the surgeon reported to her a catastrophic failure of both knees.The patient also reports that her patella is dislocated and not in the correct place.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the dhr for deviations and/or anomalies identified the following related anomalies/deviations, documentation error / corrected, which could be related to the reported event.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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.
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Event or Problem Description
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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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