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(b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event.Associated reports are available for the applicable concomitant products below in the d10 narrative.D10: concomitant medical products, part (lot): -115370(795990).-211237(321180).-ep-115393(247950).-211228(978020).Associated product information: -00434903611(64107232).-00434903611(64227258).The customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation as it remains implanted.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.If any further information is found that 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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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, g3, g6, h2, h3, h4, h6, h11.Review of the reported event by a health care professional found: tendonitis is the inflammation or irritation of the tendons and is typically caused by repetitive motion, overuse and pressure to the bursae.Symptoms the patient can experience, pain, tenderness, swelling, stiffness, decrease in movement, and/or redness at or around the joint that is involved.This can impact on the patients' ability to use the joint to their full potential.Patients can experience a decrease with overall adls, rom of the joint, decrease in quality of life, as well as increasing the need for possible over the counter (otc) medications for swelling and pain control.Treatment for tendonitis can consist of otc medications, such as tylenol and anti-inflammatories, prescribed pain medications, physical therapy, rest, ice, elevating the affected joint and steroid injections.Heterotopic ossification (ho) is the abnormal and rapid growth of bone that forms within soft tissue as the result of heredity, trauma, surgical history, or diseases of a joint.The rapid and irregular growth of bone often causes a sharp or jutted structure to form, which can result in pain and irritation to the surrounding tissues, or the patient can remain asymptomatic.Radiation or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications are often provided to prevent ho formation.The only treatment, if necessary, is surgical excision or shaving/smoothing out the excess bone.As timeframes of onset differ due to individual contributing factors, a specific timeframe of expected occurrence cannot be established.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.The root cause of the reported event was determined to be unrelated to the device.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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