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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 |
Muscle Weakness/Atrophy (1967); Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Scar Tissue (2060); Ambulation or Postural Difficulties (2544); Balance Problems (4401); Joint Laxity (4526); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
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| Date of Event |
10/13/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).D10 : 00541401402 - gender solutions female (gsf) femoral component nonporous size 1, right - 64231690.00542802109 - articular surface ultracongruent size 1 2 right 9 mm height - 64145945.00542000800 - all poly patella size 0 8 mm thickness - 64212622.00111314001 - palacos rg 1x40 single - 86444599.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient had an initial right total knee arthroplasty.Approximately one year post-op, the patient was experienced ongoing quadricep muscle weakness and atrophy, pain, stiffness, limited range of motion, and instability.The patient underwent additional courses of physical therapy without relief.Subsequently, the patient was revised.The intra-op tissue sample displayed fibroconnective tissue and reactive synovium with fibrosis.All components were revised except the patella.Attempts have been made and all available information has been provided.
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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.No devices or photographs of devices were received; therefore, the condition of the components is unknown.Photograph of patient's swollen knee was provided.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Review of complaint history found no additional related issues for this item and the reported part and lot combination.Primary operative notes suggest no intraoperative complications.Office notes post-surgery state patient has pain, swelling, stiffness and range of motion issues.Patient has sense of instability due to the weakness during ambulation.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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