Discovered the bacteria [bacterial infection nos] synovitis [synovitis] case narrative: this case was cross linked to (b)(4) (cluster).
Initial information received on 23-sep-2021 regarding an unsolicited valid serious case received from the patient from (b)(6).
This case involves an unknown age male patient who experienced synovitis and microbiologist discovered the bacteria while being treated with hylan g-f 20, sodium hyaluronate [synvisc one].
The patient's past medical history, medical treatment(s), vaccination(s) and family history were not provided.
On an unknown date, the patient started taking hylan g-f 20, sodium hyaluronate injection ( indication, dose, route, strength: unknown) (lot - arsl019b, expiry date: 30-apr-2023).
On an unknown date after unknown latency patient developed synovitis (seriousness: medically significant and hospitalization).
Patient went to see a doctor at and the microbiologist discovered that the bacteria (bacterial infection) was from the product and not from the patient.
The patient was currently hospitalized.
Action taken with hylan g-f 20, sodium hyaluronate was not applicable.
It was not reported if the patient received a corrective treatment for the events (synovitis, discovered the bacteria).
At time of reporting, the outcome was unknown for the event synovitis and was unknown for the event discovered the bacteria.
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