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Device Problem
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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Patient Problem
Failure of Implant (1924)
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Event Date 02/05/2021 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: explor implant locking screw cat# 11-210099 lot#ni.Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034 - 2021 - 00552.
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Event Description
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It was reported that a patient underwent a revision procedure approximately 4 years postimplantation due to disassociation.The screw disengaged from the explor head and stem.The head and screw were removed during surgery.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.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: implant disassembly of a radial head replacement with loose screw and head and stem both loose in the elbow joint.The screw and head were returned because they came loose.The mod head threads do not appear to be damaged.The etching on the head was worn and could not identify a specific lot number.Lot identification is necessary for review of device history records and was not provided.A definitive root cause could not be determined.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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Event Description
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No further event information is available at the time of this report.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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