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Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Pain (1994)
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Event Date 12/12/2023 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).G2: report source australia 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 patient underwent left hip revision approximately 7 years post implantation due to advanced osteoarthritis and pain.No contributing conditions related to the event.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
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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 information.The following sections were updated/corrected disease progression of osteoarthritis can continue in native bone structures as a patient continues to ages.Other patient comorbidities, lifestyle, physical activities and some medications can increase the patients risk for progressive osteoarthritis.Patients with disease progression of osteoarthritis in the affected joint develop pain, and decrease in joint flexibility.As osteoarthritis progresses to the previously unaffected area of the hip with deterioration to a point in which the patient and doctor may elect to take an approach to a hip replacement to alleviate the symptoms of pain.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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