Information received via published literature: michael p.Gasper- "complications following partial and total wrist arthroplasty: a single-center retrospective review" j hand surg am.Vol.41 (2016).47-53.The product identification necessary to review manufacturing history was not provided.Current information is insufficient to permit a conclusion as to the cause of the event.Initial reporter/additional journal authors- jesse lou, patrick m.Kane, sidney m.Jacoby, a.Lee osterman, and randall w.Culp.
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Patient underwent total wrist arthroplasty.Subsequently, patient developed swelling consistent with synovitis 47 months postoperatively.Patient underwent an open complete wrist synovectomy 47.9 months after the initial procedure.During the procedure, the patient was tested for infection and determined to be positive for mycobacterium chelonae.A removal of hardware procedure was recommended.The patient underwent a revision 2.8 months later to remove all implants and place antibiotic cement spacers.
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