Y80: Physical medicine devices associated with adverse incidents
Y80.2: Physical medicine devices associated with adverse incidents : prosthetic and other implants, materials and accessory devices
This medical condition relates to adverse incidents associated with physical medicine devices, specifically prosthetic and other implants, materials, and accessory devices. An adverse incident in this context may indicate any undesirable experience connected with the use of these devices in patient care, which could potentially result or has resulted in an unanticipated harm to the patient. The harm could be a result of a device malfunction, material failure, incorrect usage, or biological response to these devices. This may present in symptoms like discomfort, pain, inflammation, device migration, or even more serious events like device breakage leading to a surgical emergency. It's essential to understand that these incidents can occur from factors involving the device's design, manufacture, use, or maintenance. Medical vigilance is crucial for early detection of these issues for appropriate management.
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