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Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Pain (1994); Tissue Damage (2104); Osteolysis (2377); Reaction (2414)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: biomet recap cement fmrl hd resur 40m cat#us157240 lot#275420.The device will not be returned for analysis, as the device remains implanted; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034 - 2020 - 04462.
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Event Description
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It was reported patient underwent a left total hip arthroplasty approximately 13 years ago.Subsequently, patient alleges to suffer from pain, shredded metal in soft tissue and metallosis.Revision is pending; no dates for revision have been reported.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Event Description
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It was reported patient underwent a left total hip arthroplasty approximately 13 years ago.Subsequently, patient alleges to suffer from pain, shredded metal in soft tissue and metallosis.Radiology reports note osteolysis of the periacetabular area and tendinosis with partial tearing in the gluteus minimus.Revision is pending; no date for revision have been reported.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
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Event Description
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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Medical records were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: xray - 'well fixed left hip resurfacing arthroplasty in place.There is evidence of osteolysis in the periacetabular area.There is no evidence of periprosthetic fracture.'.Mri - gluteus minimus tendinosis and partial tearing otherwise normal exam cobalt 1.3 (normal 3.9), cobalt 1.3 (normal 3.9), chromium 1.3 (normal).Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.A definitive root cause could not be determined however, off label use was identified and could have contributed to the reported event.Zimmer biomet has not confirmed the compatibility for this combination of devices within the united states.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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