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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Unstable (1667)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Pain (1994)
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| Date of Event |
12/12/2017
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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 devices: 42500006402 - femur cemented posterior stabilized (ps) narrow right size 8 - unknown; 42532007502 - tibia cemented 5 degree stemmed right size f - 63207753; 42540000038 - all poly patella cemented 38 mm diameter - 63071571.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: 0001822565-2021-02005, 0002648920-2021-00189, 0002648920-2021-00190.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent an initial right total knee arthroplasty.Subsequently, the patient demonstrated increased pain and instability at the two and three year follow ups requiring physical therapy.The outcome was tolerated with no further intervention or treatment.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.Concomitant medical products: 42500006402 - femur cemented posterior stabilized (ps) narrow right size 8 - 62892037.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.The dhr was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Review of complaint history found no additional related issues for this item and the reported part and lot combination.Medical records/radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: right total knee arthroplasty with no definite hardware failure or loosening.Thin cement mantle is noted along the tibial component.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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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