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Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Scar Tissue (2060)
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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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Zimmer biomet complaint (b)(4).The device will not be returned for analysis as it remains implanted; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001032347-2020-00194, 0001032347-2020-00195, 0001032347-2020-00196.Medical products: tmj system left narrow mandibular component 50mm / 7 hole, part# 01-6551, lot# 723470a.Tmj system left fossa component, small, part# 24-6563, lot# 726780a.2.4mm system high torque (ht) cross-drive screw 2.7 x 10mm, part# 91-2710, lot# ni.Tmj system cross drive fossa screw 2.0mm x 7mm, part# 99-6577, lot# ni.Occupation: patient.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported by the patient that she underwent surgery to correct issues with her jaw following implantation of temporomandibular joint implants on the left side three (3) years ago.The patient also reports pain so severe that she can barely open her mouth.Attempts have been made but no further information has been provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The complaint is considered to be confirmed, because an additional surgery was performed to fix the patient's reported jaw issues.No product was returned; therefore, no functional tests or inspections could be performed.No x-rays, scans, pictures, or physician's reports were provided.The most likely underlying cause of the complaint could not be determined.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
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Event or Problem Description
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being submitted to update additional information in section a3, b4, b5, e1, e2, e3, g3, g6, h2, h6 and h10.
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Event or Problem Description
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It is further reported that the patient has scar tissue against left joint replacement causing misalignment and creating a scissor bite.Her right side joint is being affected by compensation for the left side implant issues.No further intervention has been reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Lot identification is necessary for review of device history records, lot identification was not provided for the screws.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
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Event or Problem Description
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No further event information is available at the time of this report.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was further reported that the patient is being planned for a revision to a new custom implant.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Upon reassessment of the reported event based on additional information, this product did not cause or contribute to the reported event.This initial report submitted needs to be voided.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.This report is being submitted to update additional information in sections b4, b5, g3, g6, h2, and h11.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported by the patient that she underwent an unknown surgery to correct issues with her jaw following implantation of temporomandibular joint implants on the left side three (3) years ago.The patient also reports pain so severe that she can barely open her mouth.It was further reported that the patient has scar tissue against the left joint replacement causing misalignment and creating a scissor bite.Her right side joint is being affected by compensation for the left side implant issues.It was also further reported that the patient is being planned for a revision to a new custom implant.However, no revision procedure has been reported to date.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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