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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 |
Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Numbness (2415); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
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| Date of Event |
06/02/2021
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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: 3007963827-2021-00271, 3007963827-2021-00272, 0002648920-2021-00387.Medical product: femur cemented (cr) standard left size 9 item# 42502606601 lot# 64805825.Tibia cemented 5 degree stemmed left size f item# 42532007501 lot# 64762023.All poly patella cemented 35 mm diameter item# 42540000035 lot# 64825840.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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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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: approximately five weeks post implantation: moderate pain/problems, satisfied; approximately three and a half months post implantation: moderate pain, slight problems dissatisfied; approximately three months and three weeks post implantation: knee discomfort; approximately five and half months post implantation: knee pain, stinging, numb area; approximately five months and three weeks post implantation: moderate/severe pain, severe stiffness; approximately ten months and three weeks post implantation: moderate/severe pain, severe stiffness, swelling.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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