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16-2840/07 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Medical device site infection (4845)
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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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Notified by (b)(6) of a revision to a special access order with dr.(b)(6) because of an infected distal femur requiring a washout and exchange of components.The surgeon stated that in his opinion the implant did not cause the infection.The surgeon believes that the infection is due to the patient being immunocompromised due to chemotherapy.
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