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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 |
Pain (1994); Joint Laxity (4526); Joint effusion (4849)
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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 is reported that the patient is being considered for a knee arthroplasty revision to address paint, instability and joint effusion approximately five (5) months post-operatively.Attempts have been made, however, no additional information is available.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).D10 - concomitant devices - nexgen option cemented femoral component size d left catalog #: 00599601451 lot #: 66723267, nexgen stemmed precoat cemented tibial component size 2 catalog #: 00598002702 lot #: j7823686, nexgen lps-flex articular surface size cd 12mm catalog #: 00596402212 lot #: 66853022.H6 - component code - proposed code is mechanical (g04) - stem.The complainant has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the devices remain implanted.The investigation is in process.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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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.The following sections were updated: b4, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, h10, h11.The following sections were corrected: h4.The product was evaluated through manufacturing and radiographic review, however, the reported event could not be confirmed.Radiographic images identified anteromedial tibial plate overhang and a thin radiolucent line at the posterior medial tibial plate cement bone interface.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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