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Device Problems
Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371); Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
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Patient Problems
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692); No Information (3190)
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Event Date 12/10/2019 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Product not returned.
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Event Description
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It was reported that a patient underwent an initial right knee arthroplasty.Subsequently, a revision procedure due to loosening was performed.
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Event Description
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It was reported that a patient underwent an initial right knee arthroplasty.Subsequently, a revision procedure due to loosening was performed.
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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: b4, b5, d4, g4, g5, h1, h2, h3, h6, h10.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.H3 other text : product discarded at surgical facility.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).As the product has not been received, the investigation was limited to the information provided; a review of device history records and complaint history.We have not been provided with x-rays or any supporting documentation which could provide additional information.A review of the manufacturing history records confirms no abnormalities or deviations reported.A review of the complaint database over the last 3 years has found no similar complaints reported with these items.Without the opportunity to examine the complaint product, root cause cannot be determined due to insufficient information.Regulatory assessment determines that the occurrence of the even and the risk remains within the acceptable limits identified in the risk management report.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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It was reported that a patient underwent an initial right knee arthroplasty.Subsequently, a revision procedure due to loosening was performed.Additional information: it was reported that the product performed as intended.The surgeon changed the existing 3mm small oxford bearing to a 4mm small oxford bearing.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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