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Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Fall (1848); Bone Fracture(s) (1870)
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Event Date 02/16/2024 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).G2: foreign: country: australia.D10: cat# 00801803205 lot# 63580214 femoral head.Cat# 63.32.54 lot# 2954737 low profile cup 32/54.Cat# 00801102024 lot# 64195397 allen medullary cement plugs.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.The investigation is in process.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 that approximately 5 years post implantation of a left total hip arthroplasty, the patient had a periprosthetic fracture due to a fall.It was reported that the stem and head were removed due to the periprosthetic fracture.The trauma was linked with the fall.Though requested, no additional information was available.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected updated: b4 g3 g6 h2 h6 proposed component code: mechanical (g04)- stem h10.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: periprosthetic fracture of the proximal left femur with resulting femoral implant loosening and subsidence.Osteopenia.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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