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| Catalog Number |
211228 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Discomfort (2330)
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| Date of Event |
11/25/2019
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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: e1 44-36 std hmrl brng cat# ep-115393, lot# 719450, compr srs prox bdy - sm 48mm cat# 211215, lot# 179160, compr srs mod stem - 10x150mm cat# 211243, lot# 986950, comp rvs tray co 44mm cat# 115370, lot# 341440, compr srs mod rgx aug - sm cat# 211228, lot# 005950.The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported a patient was treated with a cortisone injection and pt 9 months post implantation due to shoulder stiffness and pain.All implants remain implanted.No revision is scheduled.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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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, d4, g3, g6, h2, h3, h4, h6, h11.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Medical records were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: 1 month postop: developed left elbow olecranon bursitis after l-shoulder surgery; resolved with cortisone injection 3 months later.Mild in severity (not calling out due to bursitis is related to elbow and not shoulder) cortisone injection administered in office, resolved symptoms by follow-up.9 months postop: patient noted persistent l-shoulder stiffness during follow-up visits, receiving pt and deltoid injections for management.Ongoing as of last office visit 2 years post op.Mild in severity.Pt prescribed for shoulder stiffness; injections given for pain management.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The reported event is unconfirmed.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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Event or Problem Description
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No further event information is available at the time of this report.
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