Y74.2: General hospital and personal-use devices associated with adverse incidents : prosthetic and other implants, materials and accessory devices

The medical condition coded as Y74.2 refers to adverse incidents that are associated with prosthetic and other implants, materials, and accessory devices generally used in hospitals and for personal use. Such incidents involve unexpected or harmful outcomes that occur during or after the use of medical implants like artificial knee joints, hip replacements, or breast implants. The adverse events may result specific to the type of implant used and its placement. Common problems might include infection, implant failure or displacement, allergic reactions to the implant materials, or complications related to the surgical procedure itself. These issues may manifest as pain, swelling, impaired function, or potential systemic reactions. The manifestation and severity of these complications can vary greatly between individuals, and they can occur soon after the device is implanted or years later.