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Device
prosthesis, elbow, constrained, cemented
Product Code
JDC
Regulation Number
888.3150
Device Class
2
Premarket Reviews
Manufacturer
Decision
BIOMET MANUFACTURING CORP.
SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT
2
LIMACORPORATE S.P.A.
SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT
1
ZIMMER INC
SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT
1
ZIMMER, INC.
SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT
2
MDR Year
MDR Reports
MDR Events
2014
79
79
2015
239
239
2016
176
176
2017
401
401
2018
244
244
2019
189
189
2020
179
179
2021
157
157
2022
128
128
2023
190
190
2024
60
80
Device Problems
MDRs with this Device Problem
Events in those MDRs
Insufficient Information
455
455
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
381
401
Appropriate Term/Code Not Available
211
211
Fracture
197
197
Loose or Intermittent Connection
171
171
Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth
135
155
Migration or Expulsion of Device
128
128
Naturally Worn
114
114
Device Dislodged or Dislocated
82
82
Failure To Adhere Or Bond
80
80
Break
50
50
Device Slipped
41
41
Unstable
37
37
Detachment of Device or Device Component
31
31
Migration
30
30
Malposition of Device
22
22
Loss of or Failure to Bond
20
20
Difficult to Insert
20
20
Packaging Problem
20
20
Device Markings/Labelling Problem
18
18
Disassembly
16
16
Device Operates Differently Than Expected
12
12
Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size
12
12
Detachment Of Device Component
11
11
Component Missing
10
10
Metal Shedding Debris
9
9
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method
8
8
Loss of Osseointegration
8
8
Difficult To Position
7
7
Noise, Audible
7
7
No Apparent Adverse Event
7
7
Patient Device Interaction Problem
6
6
Material Erosion
6
6
Material Deformation
6
6
Material Integrity Problem
6
6
Use of Device Problem
5
5
Difficult to Remove
5
5
Mechanical Problem
4
4
Positioning Problem
4
4
Unintended Movement
4
4
Misconnection
3
3
Fitting Problem
3
3
Degraded
3
3
Contamination
3
3
Material Protrusion/Extrusion
3
3
Mechanical Jam
3
3
Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem
3
3
Osseointegration Problem
3
3
Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping
2
2
Expulsion
2
2
Difficult to Advance
2
2
Material Separation
2
2
Off-Label Use
2
2
Positioning Failure
2
2
Peeled/Delaminated
2
2
Physical Resistance/Sticking
2
2
Unclear Information
1
1
Radiation Overexposure
1
1
Torn Material
1
1
Delivered as Unsterile Product
1
1
Particulates
1
1
Device Appears to Trigger Rejection
1
1
Device Damaged Prior to Use
1
1
Microbial Contamination of Device
1
1
Corroded
1
1
Crack
1
1
Component Falling
1
1
Component Incompatible
1
1
Difficult or Delayed Positioning
1
1
Leak/Splash
1
1
Material Fragmentation
1
1
Difficult to Open or Close
1
1
Device Disinfection Or Sterilization Issue
1
1
Human-Device Interface Problem
1
1
Mechanics Altered
1
1
Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging
1
1
Structural Problem
1
1
Failure to Advance
1
1
Separation Failure
1
1
Device Operational Issue
1
1
Device Damaged by Another Device
1
1
Patient-Device Incompatibility
1
1
Biocompatibility
1
1
Deformation Due to Compressive Stress
1
1
Connection Problem
1
1
Delamination
1
1
Patient Problems
MDRs with this Patient Problem
Events in those MDRs
Unspecified Infection
348
368
No Code Available
308
308
No Information
303
303
Pain
227
227
Failure of Implant
194
194
Bone Fracture(s)
186
186
Insufficient Information
117
117
Joint Laxity
83
83
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
81
81
Loss of Range of Motion
65
65
Osteolysis
41
41
Fall
40
40
Joint Dislocation
37
37
Reaction
35
35
Nerve Damage
32
32
Ossification
27
27
Tissue Damage
27
27
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
22
22
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
21
21
No Patient Involvement
20
20
Injury
18
18
Death
16
16
Osteopenia/ Osteoporosis
14
14
Limited Mobility Of The Implanted Joint
13
13
Ambulation Difficulties
13
13
Implant Pain
13
13
Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available
12
12
Fracture, Arm
12
12
Hematoma
11
11
Peripheral Nervous Injury
11
31
Post Operative Wound Infection
11
11
Necrosis
10
10
Inflammation
10
10
Muscle Weakness
9
9
Wound Dehiscence
9
9
Sleep Dysfunction
9
9
Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque
9
9
Metal Related Pathology
8
8
Inadequate Osseointegration
8
8
Patient Problem/Medical Problem
8
8
Numbness
8
8
Swelling
8
8
Perforation
8
8
Synovitis
7
7
Impaired Healing
7
7
Discomfort
7
7
Swelling/ Edema
7
7
Limb Fracture
6
6
Foreign Body In Patient
6
6
Peroneal Nerve Palsy
6
6
Tingling
5
5
Scar Tissue
5
5
Fistula
5
5
Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction
5
5
Adhesion(s)
5
5
Tissue Breakdown
5
5
Cramp(s) /Muscle Spasm(s)
5
5
Malunion of Bone
5
5
Muscle/Tendon Damage
4
4
Test Result
4
4
Blood Loss
4
4
Bacterial Infection
4
4
Neuropathy
4
4
Disability
4
4
Non-union Bone Fracture
3
3
Rupture
3
3
Anemia
3
3
Arthritis
3
3
Rheumatoid Arthritis
3
3
Cellulitis
3
3
Fever
3
3
Purulent Discharge
3
3
Fluid Discharge
3
3
Decreased Sensitivity
2
2
Unequal Limb Length
2
2
Joint Contracture
2
2
Erosion
2
2
Pulmonary Embolism
2
2
Abscess
2
2
Myocardial Infarction
2
2
Peritonitis
2
2
Sepsis
2
2
Seroma
2
2
Local Reaction
2
2
Complaint, Ill-Defined
2
2
Toxicity
1
1
Arthralgia
1
1
Joint Swelling
1
1
Joint Disorder
1
1
Pneumothorax
1
1
Paralysis
1
1
Physical Entrapment
1
1
Undesired Nerve Stimulation
1
1
Muscular Rigidity
1
1
Irritation
1
1
Hyperglycemia
1
1
Micturition Urgency
1
1
Atrial Fibrillation
1
1
Erythema
1
1
Cyst(s)
1
1
Recalls
Manufacturer
Recall Class
Date Posted
1
Biomet, Inc.
II
Jun-26-2014
2
Biomet, Inc.
II
Feb-21-2012
3
Biomet, Inc.
II
Jun-24-2011
4
Limacorporate S.p.A
II
Mar-16-2023
5
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
II
Feb-05-2020
6
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
II
Nov-07-2019
7
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
II
Mar-14-2018
8
Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
II
Sep-08-2016
9
Zimmer Inc.
II
Apr-02-2009
10
Zimmer, Inc.
II
Dec-18-2012
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