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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Inflammation (1932); Pain (1994)
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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: 0001822565-2021-03175, 3007963827-2021-00267, 3007963827-2021-00269, 0001822565-2021-03176, 0001822565-2021-03177, 0001822565-2021-03178.Medical product femur cemented (cr) standard nitrided right size 7, item# 42572606202 lot# 64858067 articular surface (mc) right 12 mm height , item# 42522100412 lot# 64250680 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.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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Upon receipt of additional information, it was determined that this item was reported in error.The initial report was submitted in error and should be voided.Additional information received indicates that this product was not implanted into the patient as another articular surface was implanted.
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Event or Problem Description
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Upon receipt of additional information, it was determined that this item was reported in error.The initial report was submitted in error and should be voided.Additional information received indicates that this product was not implanted into the patient as another articular surface was implanted.
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