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Device Problem
Material Erosion (1214)
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Patient Problems
Foreign Body Sensation in Eye (1869); Pain (1994); Numbness (2415); Ambulation Difficulties (2544); Cramp(s) /Muscle Spasm(s) (4521); Metal Related Pathology (4530)
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Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported patient is experiencing floaters in the eyes, muscle, calves, hamstring and thigh pain, as well as cramping and numbness in feet 18 years post implantation.Blood work showed elevated cobalt levels and patient was told a revision is needed.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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(b)(4).Concomitant medical products: unknown- unknown m2a cup-unknown.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034 - 2022 - 02599 customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, product remains implanted.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.D10: rd118848- m2a 38mmx48mm cup- 050840; 11-104903- mlry-hd cal w/hole 34x11x170mm- 322740.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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No additional information on the reported event.
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Event Description
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No additional information on the reported event.
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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.H6 component code: mechanical (g04) - head.Reported event was unable to be confirmed.Device history record (dhr) review was unable to be performed as the item and lot number of the device involved in the event is unknown.Root cause could not be determined as the necessary information to adequately investigate the reported event was not provided.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 additional information on the reported event.
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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: g3; h2; h3; h6 a review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.The reported products were reviewed for compatibility with no issues noted.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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