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Device Problem
Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395)
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Patient Problems
Fall (1848); Bone Fracture(s) (1870)
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Event Date 11/10/2023 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent a revision procedure 16 days post implantation due to stem subsidence that occurred due to a femoral fracture due to the patient falling.Cemented stem required to bypass fracture, conversion to dm.There is no additional information available at the time of this report.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).G2: foreign: australia.The device will not be returned for analysis as it¿s location is not known; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Bone fracture was confirmed based on evaluation of the provided x-rays.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: overall fit and alignment of the implant is appropriate.Periprosthetic fracture along what appears to the be the posterior aspect of the tip of the femoral stem.Subsidence not confirmed on these images.A definitive root cause cannot 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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There is no update to the prior event description provided.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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