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Device Problem
Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
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Patient Problems
Bone Fracture(s) (1870); Osteopenia/ Osteoporosis (2651)
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Event Date 01/09/2022 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: 00801803203 63541308 femoral head sterile product do not resterilize 12/14 taper.00630506032 62621333 liner standard 32 mm i.D.For use with 60 mm o.D.Shell.Foreign country: (b)(6).Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation; due to the device is unavailable by hospital policy.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Event Description
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It was reported patient underwent initial hip arthroplasty, subsequently; the patient was revised approximately 5 years post implantation due to periprosthetic fracture.X-ray review found suspected medial femoral periprosthetic fracture with apparent femoral implant loosening and osteopenia.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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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Reported event was confirmed by review of x-rays received.Review of the available records identified suspected medial femoral periprosthetic fracture with apparent femoral implant loosening.The device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Root cause was unable to 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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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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