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Device Problems
Corroded (1131); Material Erosion (1214)
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Patient Problems
Ossification (1428); Pain (1994); Local Reaction (2035); Tissue Damage (2104); Metal Related Pathology (4530); Muscle/Tendon Damage (4532)
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Event Date 12/17/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The device will not be returned for analysis.Not returned by patient; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental mdr will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034-2020-04464.
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Event Description
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It was reported the patient underwent a hip revision 11 year after implantation due to corrosion at head neck junction.Head and liner were revised.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Supplied photo was enlarged and on the head you can see 072330, +9mm, b and blood obscures any other information.Also, a damaged liner with no visible information and a locking ring with no visible information can be seen.No product was returned; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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