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Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Erosion (1750)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
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Event Description
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It was reported that a patient underwent a revision procedure due to bone loss.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.The following sections were updated: a2, b4, b5, g3, g6, h2, h10.
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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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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: h6: component code: mechanical (g04) ¿ stem.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Part and lot identification are necessary for review of device history records, neither were provided.Ct images were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: mmi final report received and attached.Nonhealed periprosthetic humeral fracture with loosening, radiolucency, and bone loss noted.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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No further event information is available at the time of this report.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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