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Device Problems
Unstable (1667); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923); Unintended Movement (3026)
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Patient Problem
Joint Dislocation (2374)
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Event Date 02/21/2023 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Report source: foreign: country: australia.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.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated report: 0001825034-2023-00404.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent a hip arthroplasty, and was later revised due to instability, dislocation, and impingement.The liner was replaced with a dual mobility liner.No additional information.
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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 evaluation could not be performed.Medical records were not provided.A review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.The reported products were reviewed for compatibility, and it was determined that the following implants are not compatible: stryker head and stem.It was identified that zimmer biomet devices were implanted with competitor devices.Zimmer biomet has not confirmed the compatibility for these combinations of devices.It is unknown if these off-label usages may have caused or contributed to the reported events.A definitive root cause cannot be identified.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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