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Device Problem
Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
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Patient Problems
Cyst(s) (1800); Bone Fracture(s) (1870); Pain (1994)
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Event Date 09/21/2023 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).D10: oxf twin-peg cmntd fem lg pma; ref#161470; lot#056160.Oxf anat brg lt lg size 5 pma; ref#159556; lot#2944765.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 approximately 9 years and 5 months post-implantation, the patient underwent revision surgery from a partial knee to a total knee due to pain, aseptic loosening, tibial bone collapse, and a cyst forming.Due diligence is in progress for this complaint; to date no additional information or product has been received.
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Event Description
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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.A review of the device manufacturing records confirmed no abnormalities or deviations.The device is used for treatment.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a radiologist.There is a medial unicompartmental arthroplasty with a medially subsided and loose tibial implant.Radiolucency is present at the central tibial plateau.There is mild knee varus.Loosening and subsidence of the tibial implant of the medial unicompartmental arthroplasty.With the available information, a definitive root cause cannot be determined.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
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