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Catalog Number 574101030 |
Device Problem
Difficult to Insert (1316)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 01/17/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Item # 010000661/ g7 pps ltd acet shell/lot # 7136829, item# 30103203/ g7 vit e neutral ln/ lot # 65059603.Item # 00-8775-032-01/ biolox delta fem head/lot # 3084023, item# 574101030/ avenir cmpl ha std nc / lot# 3070237.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during an initial hip surgery the surgeon broached to a size 3 avenir then proceeded with a trial reduction, the size 3 std avenir implant was then impacted and sat 10mm proud from the resection level.At this point, the surgeon decided to remove the implant to check tolerances for return.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 additional event information to report at this time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected updated: d4; g3; h2; h3; h4; h6 h6: component code mechanical - g04 code (stem) visual review of the device identified taper shows deformation damage at the edge.Neck shows nicks, gouges, and scratches.Porous coating showing damage at the proximal end near the extraction hole and at the distal end.No other damage was noted.The device was found to be conforming to specifications during manufacturing.Review of the device history records identified no (related) deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.A definitive root cause could not 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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