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ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. FEMUR CEMENTED (CR) STANDARD NITRIDED RIGHT SIZE 7; PROSTHESIS, KNEE
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| Model Number |
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| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Unintended Movement (3026)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994); Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559)
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| Date of Event |
10/12/2020
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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).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated report: 3007963827-2021-00267, 3007963827-2021-00268, 3007963827-2021-00269, 0001822565-2021-03176, 0001822565-2021-03177, 0001822565-2021-03178.Concomitant medical products: articular surface (mc) right 12 mm height , item# 42522100412, lot# 64250680; articular surface (mc) right 11 mm height , item# 42522100411, lot# 64444760; tibia cemented 5 degree stemmed right size d, item# 42532006702, lot# 64765324; headed screw 48 mm length item# 00579104100, lot# 64249523; headed screw 48 mm length item# 00579104100, lot# 64810228; headed screw 48 mm length item# 00579104100, lot# 64810228.Device evaluated by mfr: 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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a patient is experiencing pain, inflammation, and has had a high white blood cell count since she had an initial right knee arthroplasty.The patient stated that the surgeon told her that he gave her a different size because there was not an option available in her size because she is a smaller person.Patient also stated that she is allergic to nickel.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more information is available at this time.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up is being submitted to relay additional information.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a patient reported experiencing pain and inflammation in the knee approximately one year post-implantation.A steroid injection was given in the knee due to impingement of the femoral implant on the it band due to overhang.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more information is available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up is being submitted to relay additional information.Updated: b4, b5, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3, h6, and h10.No product was returned, or pictures provided; therefore, visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Medical records were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: right tka with no intraop complications, no patellar resurfacing/implant; eleven months post implantation- patient presents with right medial and lateral knee pain, but not overbearing; rom is 5 degree short of full extension, to 125 degree flexion; x-ray review: well positioned, well fixed tka, "femoral prosthesis is a bit wider than the femur itself", eleven and half months post implantation- patient continues to have pain laterally around the it band; steroid injection provided superficially for impingement pain device history record (dhr) was reviewed for deviations and/ or anomalies with no deviations / anomalies identified.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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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Event or Problem Description
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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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