| Model Number |
42-5210-005-10 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Loss of Range of Motion (2032)
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| Date of Event |
05/01/2020
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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).Medical product: femur cemented cruciate retaining (cr) standard right size 10: catalog#42502606802, lot#63937423; tibia cemented 5 degree stemmed right size f: catalog#42532007502, lot#63821008.Foreign: (b)(6).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated report: 3007963827-2021-00253.Customer has indicated that product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the product remains implanted.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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It was reported via a polar-tka clinical study that patient underwent an initial right total knee arthroplasty.Subsequently, patient reported increased stiffness and decreased range of motion for a six month period, beginning 1.5 years post implantation.Patient was advised to begin physiotherapy to increase knee flexion.Products remain implanted.Final outcome is pending at this time.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported via a polar-tka clinical study that the patient underwent an initial right total knee arthroplasty.Subsequently, the patient reported increased stiffness and decreased range of motion for a six month period, beginning 1.5 years post implantation.Patient was advised to begin physiotherapy to increase knee flexion.Surgeon noted that patient's mobility has decreased due to the covid-19 pandemic and feels that the decreased activity has caused deterioration in joint function.At the time of this report, products remain implanted and there is no plan for revision surgery.Final outcome is noted as pending.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual and dimensional evaluations of the product could not be performed as no product was returned nor were pictures provided.Device history records were reviewed and no discrepancies related to the reported event were found.Review of complaint history found no additional related issues for these items and the reported part and lot combinations.Medical records were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: increased stiffness and decreased rom for 6 months at 2 year follow up; post-op x-ray showed no loosening, or periprosthetic fracture; 2 year follow up x-ray showed no loosening, or periprosthetic fracture; significant reduction of mobility due to shielding of covid-19, no current need for revision, recommended post op exercises at least 3 times a day, will reassess.Root cause was unable to 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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