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185202 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Corroded (1131)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Ambulation or Postural Difficulties (2544); Metal Related Pathology (4530); High metal ion levels (4847)
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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 was reported patient has metallosis on left knee approximately 12 years post implantation.No intervention has been reported to date.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more is available at this time.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).G2 foreign - italy.Customer has indicated that the product not be returned to zimmer biomet as it is still 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 patient shows increased levels post implantation of cobal and chromium which legal attributes to the total knee components.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more is available at this time.
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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: a1, a4, b5, b7, d6a; g3; h2; h6.The following section was corrected: a2.
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Event or Problem Description
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No further information is 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; d1; d4, g3; g4; h2; h4 h6.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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