|
It was reported that patient underwent knee procedure.Surgeon recently (approximately 18 months post procedure) did an arthroscopy on the same knee.Not sure why he did the scope, but during the scope procedure, he noticed a small piece of poly debris.The single piece of debris was removed.The patient and dr.Hcp would like to know if we maybe had any reports of this particular lot of patellas.The patella wasn't removed from the patient.
|
|
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected updated: b4, b5, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3, h6, h10. no product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.Insufficient information provided to perform a compatibility check.Review of complaint history found no additional related issues for this item and the reported part and lot combination.Medical records were not provided.This complaint could not be confirmed.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.No corrective actions, preventive actions, or field actions resulted after investigation of this event.A summary of the investigation was sent to the complainant conveying observations from the completed investigation, proper surgical technique and use of the device.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.
|