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(b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated report: 0001822565-2021-02949, 3007963827-2021-00241, 0002648920-2021-00335.Concomitant medical product: femur trabecular metal cruciate retaining (cr) narrow porous, item# 42502205802, lot# 64482893.Tibia cemented 5 degree stemmed right size c, item# 42532006402, lot# 64633204.All-poly patella cemented 29 mm diameter, item# 42540200029, lot# 64621846.Report source: (b)(4).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.As the complaint indicated a post-operative complication developed and medical intervention was required to treat the complication.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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