(b)(4).Initial report.Concomitant medical products: customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 3002806535-2021-00481 and 3002806535-2021-00483.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Device not returned.
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(b)(4).This final report is being submitted to relay supplemental information.Complaint summary: the product has not been returned for evaluation.X-rays have been provided.The implants were in situ for approximately 6 years.The investigation has been limited to the information provided, an x-ray review, a review of the device history records, and a complaint history search.The observed gaps and/or radiolucent lines may be indicative of sub-optimal cementing technique and/or component placement in this instance, which may have contributed to the reported patient¿s pain.Other contributing factors cannot be discussed without examination of the revised components and without the provision of relevant surgical notes and additional radiographic and patient information.A review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing that could be related to the reported event.A review of complaint history was assessed for three years prior to the notification date and identified 6 similar complaints about item 159575 including the initiating complaint.There were no additional complaints against the lot 562150.16 similar complaints about item 161469 including the initiating complaint.There were no additional complaints against lot 781010.4 similar complaints about item 154721 including the initiating complaint.There were no additional complaints against lot 705420.These devices are used for treatment.The implants used have been confirmed to be compatible.These part and lot combinations are not associated with any recalls at the time the search was conducted.The likely condition of the devices left by zimmer biomet is conforming to the specification.The root cause of the reported event can not be determined with the information provided the investigation is completed based on currently available information.If any additional information becomes available, then the complaint will be reopened and further investigated.No corrective or preventive action is required at this time.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated report numbers: 3002806535-2021-00483-1, 3002806535-2021-00481-1.If any additional information is discovered or received that may adjust any conclusions or data, a supplemental report will be rendered accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
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