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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER, INC. ZIMMER M/L TAPER HIP PROSTHESIS WITH KINECTIV TECHNOLOGY MODULAR FEMORAL STEM; PROSTHESIS, HIP

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ZIMMER, INC. ZIMMER M/L TAPER HIP PROSTHESIS WITH KINECTIV TECHNOLOGY MODULAR FEMORAL STEM; PROSTHESIS, HIP Back to Search Results
Model Number N/A
Medical Device Problem Code Material Erosion (1214)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Host-Tissue Reaction (1297)
Date of Event 07/11/2014
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).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 mdr will be submitted.Concomitant medical products: versys hip system femoral head , p/n 00801803602; kinectiv technology modular neck g, p/n 00784802300; zimmer m/l taper hip prosthesis with kinectiv technology modular femoral stem, p/n 00771301000; trident cluster acetabular shell p/n 542-11-54f; trident x3 0 polyethylene insert p/n 623-00-36f.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event.Please see associated reports: 0001822565-2017-03760, 0001822565-2017-03761 and 0001822565-2017-03762.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that patient underwent a revision procedure five years post-implantation due to implant corrosion and adverse local tissue reaction with a pseudotumor and trunionnosis.Operative notes report the patient had corrosion between the neck and the head.A large amount of blackened tissue surrounding the taper junction on the trunnion was identified.Furthermore, corrosion products were identified within the taper junction of the femoral head itself.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more is available.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Reported event was confirmed by review of operative notes.Device history record (dhr) review was unable to be performed as the lot number of the device involved in the event is unknown.Review of the complaint history determined that no further action is required as no were trends identified.Root cause was unable to be determined as the necessary information to adequately investigate the reported event was not provided.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.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being submitted to relay additional information.Upon receipt of additional information of the reported event, it was determined that this device is not reportable as it was not involved in the event and did not malfunction.This report should be voided.
 
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Brand Name
ZIMMER M/L TAPER HIP PROSTHESIS WITH KINECTIV TECHNOLOGY MODULAR FEMORAL STEM
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, HIP
Manufacturer (Section D)
ZIMMER, INC.
1800 west center street
warsaw IN 46580
MDR Report Key6604024
Report Number0001822565-2017-03762
Device Sequence Number995392
Product Code KWA
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateMN
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
PK063251
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2008
Device Explanted Year2014
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source consumer
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 06/14/2018
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Physician
Device Model NumberN/A
Device Catalogue Number00771301000
Other Device ID NumberN/A
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 05/05/2017
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer11/03/2017
05/22/2018
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/01/2017
Supplement Report FDA Received Date11/03/2017
06/14/2018
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list
FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement
N/A
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Hospitalization; Required Intervention;
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