| Model Number |
96-2133 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Cellulitis (1768); Unspecified Infection (1930); Inflammation (1932); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
07/06/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Initial reporter occupation: lawyer.(b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event or Problem Description
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On (b)(6) 2018, the patient underwent a stage 1 of a 2-stage revision with the implantation of a temporary antibiotic cement spacer and antibiotic beads, and debridement, due to infection, inflammation, and cellulitis.He noted unhealthy looking and almost purulent looking tissue which was cultured and debrided.The surgeon reported the removal of the tibial and femoral components, the revision of the patellar component, and the implantation of the antibiotic spacer and antibiotic beads.The surgeon reported partial avulsion of the patellar tendon as a complication.The patient was implanted with competitor spacer and smartset bone cement x 2.Doi: (b)(6) 2015: (patellar component and 2 bone cement).Doi: (b)(6) 2018 (tibial tray, insert, stem and femoral component).Dor: (b)(6) 2018 (rt knee).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary = > no device associated with this report was received for examination.Depuy synthes considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed and the investigation may be re-opened as necessary.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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