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Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Fall (1848); Osteolysis (2377)
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Event Date 10/30/2023 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported a patient had a right unicompartmental knee arthroplasty.Subsequently, began falling and radiographic imaging displayed lateral wear and bone loss.The patient underwent a conversion to a total knee arthroplasty.Due diligence is in progress for this complaint; to date no additional information or product has been received.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).D10 ¿ medical devices: oxf twin-peg cmntd fem sm pma; item# 161468; lot# 885430.Oxf anat brg rt sm size 3 pma; item# 159568; lot# 076600.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 3002806535 - 2023 - 00389.3002806535 - 2023 - 00390.3002806535 - 2023 - 00391.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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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.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.Devices are used for treatment.Medical records were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.The review identified that the event is for conversion from a unicompartmental knee arthroplasty to a total knee arthroplasty due to lateral wear, bone loss, and falls.Contributing factors of event, morbid obesity radiographs were provided and reviewed by a radiologist.The review identified extensive osteolysis along the tibial implant with suspected implant loosening and malalignment and wear as noted.With the available information, a definitive root cause could not 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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