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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Unspecified Infection (1930)
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| Date of Event |
09/18/2023
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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 presented for an early revision of a knee replacement for infection.Initial surgery was less than three months prior.During the revision the surgeon had difficulty removing the stubby stem as it was disassociated from the tibial tray.No additional information available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).G2: new zealand.The product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the device location is unknown.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Additional associated products & mdrs: 42532007102 tibia cemented 5 degree stemmed right size e, lot# 65904989.Mdr: 3007963827-2023-00283.42557000114 stem extension tapered cemented 14mm dia +30mm, lot# 65969805.Mdr: 0001822565-2023-02838.42522400710 articular surface fixed bearing (ps) right 10mm, lot# unk.Mdr: 0001822565-2023-02839.42540200029 all-poly patella cemented 29 mm dia, lot# 65777287.Mdr: 0002648920-2023-00248.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information. h6-component code- suggested code: mechanical (g04) - femur.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.The reported products were reviewed for compatibility with no issues noted.Medical records were not provided.Complaint is not confirmed.For the infection, review of the sterile certificates determined no problem was found as it was not device related.No corrective actions, preventive actions, or field actions resulted after investigation of this event.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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Event or Problem Description
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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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