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It was reported that a patient had a left total knee arthroplasty.Subsequently, at an unknown timeframe later, the patient developed pus and erythema at the surgical wound site.The patient was prescribed oral antibiotics, and dressings were applied.The wound healed without further intervention.
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(b)(4).G2: (b)(6).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: 00596401651 nexgen femoral component option size f lot# 63329216.00598604702 nexgen stemmed tibial component size 6 lot# 63284007.00597206535 nexgen all poly patella std size 35mm dia 9.0mm lot# 63171831.
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected updated: b4, b5, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3, h6, h10, h11.It is expected that a wound heals in stages and should be of normal appearance related to the timeframe since the incision was made.A surgical wound should be well approximated without redness, warmth, swelling and/or purulent drainage for the duration of its healing.The expression ¿wound concerns¿ or "non-healing wound¿ would imply that the appearance of the wound deviates from what a surgical wound should appear.It may be red, have drainage, additional pain, warmth and swelling as well as healing time may be delayed.This deviation signifies an alteration in the wound healing process which can be complicated by patient comorbidities such as diabetes, obesity, smoking, and other conditions that are known to slow a person¿s ability to heal.Wound complications can be treated conservatively or more invasively with an irrigation and debridement (i&d) which promotes healing at the site and prevents further complications.It was reported the patient received antibiotics and dressing applied with no further complications of wound healing.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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