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Device Problem
Human-Device Interface Problem (2949)
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Patient Problem
Unspecified Infection (1930)
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Event Date 11/16/2017 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Initial report.Report source, foreign: event occurred (b)(6).The client has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for an investigation.The investigation is currently underway.Once the investigation has concluded, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Event Description
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It was reported, that: initial right hip hemiarthroplasty was performed on (b)(6) 2017 in a (b)(6) female.Subsequently, the patient was revised on (b)(6) 2017 due to infection.Patient involvement: revision.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).This final report is being submitted to relay supplemental information.Complaint summary: the product has not been returned for evaluation.X-rays or medical notes have not been provided.The investigation has been limited to the information provided and a complaint history search a review of complaint history identified one additional similar complaint about the reported item number.A historical search of the lot number could not be performed as it has not been provided.This device is used for treatment.The implants used have been confirmed to be compatible.A manufacturing history review could not be performed as the lot number has not been provided.The likely condition of the device when it left zimmer biomet could not be determined as the lot number has not been provided.The root cause of the reported event can not be determined with the information provided no corrective action is required at this time as the root cause of the reported event has not been determined.If any additional information is discovered or received that may adjust any conclusions or data, a supplemental report will be rendered accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
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Event Description
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It was reported, that: initial right hip hemiarthroplasty was performed on (b)(6) 2017 in an 85-year-old female.Subsequently, the patient was revised on (b)(6) 2017 due to infection.Patient involvement-revision.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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