(b)(4).Medical product: ref 110010242 lot 6937531 acetabular cup, ref 12115116 lot 2985905 femoral head, ref 51102070 lot 6829613 femoral stem, the device will not be returned for analysis, as the device remains implanted; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.H6: proposed component code: mechanical (g04) - stem.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Medical records/radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.A review of the available records identified findings of the reported issues femur fracture intra-operatively as reported, no other complications were reported.A review of the device history records identified no related 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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