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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 |
Erythema (1840); Unspecified Infection (1930)
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| Date of Event |
02/19/2019
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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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It was reported that the patient underwent an initial right total hip arthroplasty.Approximately 4 weeks later, the patient had minimal/mild erythema distally on the hip.Incision was cleaned, inflammatory markers and prescription for antibiotics were ordered.Erythema resolved approximately 3 months later.No further information or results provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Cat# 12-115121 lot# 2966791 cer bioloxd mod hd 36mm std nk.The 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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were {update/corrected} updated: g3; h2; h3; h6.Superficial infections are considered a procedure related complication as no device has been reported as revised.There are multiple factors that may contribute to an infection that are outside the control of zimmer biomet, such as external factors, i.E.Hospital/surgical environment, provider related risk factors, and/or patient comorbidities/risk factors.During the investigation process a review of the sterile certifications were reviewed and found to be conforming with no applicable deviations, further eliminating the implanted devices as a potential source for the reported infection.Devices were verified to have gone through acceptable sterilization process following iso/aami/astm & eu published guidelines.As device has not been indicated as revised and there are no indications of a product or process issues identified affecting implant safety or effectiveness, implanted products are not identified as the source or contributing to the reported infection.Upon reassessment of the reported event, it was determined to be not reportable.The initial report was forwarded in error and should be voided.
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Event or Problem Description
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No further information at the time of this report.
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