Y81.2: General- and plastic-surgery devices associated with adverse incidents : prosthetic and other implants, materials and accessory devices

The ICD-10 code Y81.2 refers to a medical condition related to problems with general- and plastic-surgery devices, specifically those tied to prosthetic and other implants, materials, and accessory devices. This could indicate that a patient is experiencing complications or negative outcomes (adverse incidents) after a surgical procedure. The issues might arise from the surgical devices or tools used, such as prosthetic implants. For example, the prosthetic implant might not have been correctly inserted or might have malfunctioned. Additionally, the materials used, like a specific type of surgical suture, could also trigger undesired results. Symptoms may thus vary depending on the specific issue and might include pain, inflammation, infection, or even system-wide responses like fever. Understanding the root of this problem often relies on evaluating the patient's surgical history, examining the affected site, or using diagnostic imaging such as X-rays or CT scans.