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151630705 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Unspecified Infection (1930); Pain (1994); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
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| Date of Event |
03/05/2024
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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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Patient presented to the er with a sudden onset of pain and swelling in his right knee.An examination and aspiration of the right knee was made.It was determined that the patient has an acute infection of the right knee joint.The patient had a total knee surgery on the right knee in (b)(6) 2022.The surgeon admitted the patient and scheduled an i&d with poly exchange during surgery the surgeon noted that the tissues and fluid in the joint were consistent with infection.The poly was removed and a thorough i&d was performed.The surgeon also noted that the tibial and femoral components were well placed and well fixed.A new poly was implanted the surgeon noted that the joint was stable and had great range of motion.Doi: (b)(6) 2022.Dor: (b)(6) 2024.Affected side: right knee.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803 (and/or part 4, as applicable).This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
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Event or Problem Description
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Additional information received states that there was no surgical delay.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint (b)(4).Investigation summary: no device associated with this report was received for examination.The product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the manufacturing or material that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).A records evaluation (mre) was not performed.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected and distributed to approved specifications.Additional complaint information, monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of the post-market surveillance.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.Device history lot: the product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the manufacturing or material that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).A manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.
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