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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 |
Fall (1848); Bone Fracture(s) (1870); Pain (1994); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
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| Date of Event |
01/12/2022
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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 experienced a ground level fall that resulted in a t11 compression fracture approximately eight (8) months following a left knee arthroplasty.The patient was hospitalized, given a thoracic-lumbar-sacral orthosis (tlso) brace and discharged to a skilled nursing facility.No additional patient consequences or interventions have been reported.Initial operative notes noted no intraoperative complications.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).D10 - concomitant devices - persona revision femur cemented standard left size 7; catalog #: 42504606201; lot #: 64890498.Persona revision stem extension 3mm offset splined uncemented 14mm x +135mm; catalog #: 42560313514; lot #: 64783428.Persona revision femoral distal augment cemented size 7, 7+ 10mm; catalog #: 42556606210; lot #: 64336288.Persona revision femoral posterior augment cemented size 7, 7+ 5mm; catalog #: 42556806205; lot #: 64485573.Persona revision femoral posterior augment cemented size 7, 7+ 5mm; catalog #: 42556806205; lot #: 64610707.Persona revision femoral distal augment cemented size 7, 7+ 10mm; catalog #: 42556606210; lot #: 64613190.Persona revision tibia fixed cemented left size e; catalog #: 42542007101; lot #: 64938645.Persona revision stem extension 3mm offset splined uncemented 13mm x +135mm; catalog #: 42560313513; lot #: 64707668.Persona revision tibial augment cemented half block left medial size ef 10mm; catalog #: 42555805310; lot #: 64707264.Persona revision tibial central cone size medium catalog #: 42545000512; lot #: 64800271.Persona revision tibial augment cemented half block left lateral size ef 10mm; catalog #: 42555805110; lot #: 64680019.Persona posterior stabilized articular surface left 14mm; catalog #: 42512600714; lot #: 64686018.Unknown palacos cement; catalog #: ni; lot #: ni.The complainant has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the device 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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient has experienced ongoing pain, intermittent swelling, and several balance-related falls unrelated to the implanted devices that have resulted in spinal fracture and hospitalization since the patient's left knee arthroplasty.The surgeon does not recommend a revision at this time.Initial operative notes noted no intraoperative complications.
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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 and corrected information.Medical records received were reviewed, however, the reported event could not be confirmed.The device history records were reviewed and no discrepancies were identified.A definitive root cause could not be determined with the information provided.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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