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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 |
Fall (1848); Damage to Ligament(s) (1952); Pain (1994); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
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| Date of Event |
10/05/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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Initial left total knee arthroplasty approximately 4 years ago, mua on one month later due to stiffness, 1st revision approximately 3 years later due to instability and subsequently 2nd revision last month due to pain and swelling after a fall.The patient fell due to unknown reasons.The tibia and femur components were exchanged without complications, patella remained intact.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Item#: 42532006701; tibia cemented 5 degree stemmed left size d; lot#: 63727290.Item#: 42512600514; articular surface fixed bearing (cps) left 14mm; customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as it has been discarded.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 3007963827-2021-00288 , 3007963827-2021-00287.
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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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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4; b5; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6.Reported event was unable to be confirmed due to limited information received from the customer.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: possible periprosthetic lucency surrounding the femoral component; also possible periprosthetic lucency surrounding the anterior of the tibial component; image 1 demonstrates soft tissue swelling; otherwise unremarkable appearance; overall fit and alignment appears normal; no wear or contributing factors; no causes for pain are 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 report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
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