Catalog Number 11-113558 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Unspecified Infection (1930); Impaired Healing (2378)
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Event Date 10/19/2011 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034-2019-03492.It is unknown if product will be returning to zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Product not returned.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient was revised due to the failure of the wound to heal.It was further noted that intraoperative cultures were positive for an infection.The patient was treated with an extended course of intravenous antibiotics.No further information is available.
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Event Description
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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Reported event was confirmed by review of medical records provided.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.Root cause was unable to be determined as the necessary information to adequately investigate the reported event was not provided.A summary of the investigation has been sent to the complainant.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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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Report source : the event occurred in canada.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 Description
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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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