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InjuryHTG

NATURAL KNEE II METAL BACKED PATELLA

Received Sep 2, 2014 · Event occurred Jul 30, 2014

Report 1822565-2014-01050 · MDR key 4076412

Device

Generic name

None

Manufacturer

Zimmer, Inc.

Catalog number

620001100

Lot number

60608304

Product problems

  • Naturally Worn

Patient

73 YR

  • Pain
  • Joint Swelling

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM A DISTRIBUTOR WHO IS NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE FORM 3500A. THIS REPORT WILL BE AMENDED WHEN OUR INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.

Description of Event or Problem

IT IS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT RECEIVED AN IMPLANT IN (B)(6) 2007. SHE FELL A FEW YEARS AGO AND HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING DISCOMFORT AND SWELLING. AFTER CONSERVATIVE TREATMENT, THE DOCTOR PERFORMED AN ARTHROSCOPY AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE PATELLA COMPONENT WAS WORN. THE PATIENT WAS SUBSEQUENTLY REVISED.