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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 |
Erythema (1840); Post Operative Wound Infection (2446)
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| Date of Event |
08/28/2024
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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 : 42508606802 - cruciate retaining right size 10 pps standard femur - 66039578; 42536007902 - 0â° keel right size g cemented tibia - 65597082; 42540000035 - all poly patella cemented 35 mm diameter - 66712087; 00111314001 - palacos rg 1x40 single - 69201258.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation as it remains implanted.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 underwent an initial right total knee arthroplasty.Approximately 16 days post-op, the patient was prescribed an antibiotic for mild redness to proximal incision as a prophylaxis treatment and it resolved with no further allegations.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.The following sections were updated: b4; b5; d2; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6; h10.Superficial infections are considered a procedure related complication as no device has been reported as revised.There are multiple factors that may contribute to an infection that are outside the control of zimmer biomet, such as external factors, i.E.Hospital/surgical environment, provider related risk factors, and/or patient comorbidities/risk factors.During the investigation process a review of the sterile certifications were reviewed and found to be conforming with no applicable deviations, further eliminating the implanted devices as a potential source for the reported infection.Devices were verified to have gone through acceptable sterilization process following iso/aami/astm & eu published guidelines.As device has not been indicated as revised and there are no indications of a product or process issues identified affecting implant safety or effectiveness, implanted products are not identified as the source or contributing to the reported infection.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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