Model Number N/A |
Device Problem
Unstable (1667)
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Patient Problems
Fall (1848); Bone Fracture(s) (1870); Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994); Joint Dislocation (2374); Ambulation Difficulties (2544); Osteopenia/ Osteoporosis (2651); Muscle/Tendon Damage (4532); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
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Event Date 02/03/2023 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).D10: 11-165232 ¿ ringloc bi-polar ¿ 580550.802202802 ¿ cocr head ¿ 65396111.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.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001822565-2023-01169-1.
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Event Description
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It was reported that patient experienced a fall and dislocation approximately 3 weeks after a left hemiarthroplasty.A closed reduction was performed, but the patient dislocated again upon attempting to ambulate, closed reduction was performed again and patient was admitted to the hospital.A new greater trochanter fracture was found and determined no surgery to be performed and the patient was discharged to home.Approximately 1 week later, the patient experienced another fall and dislocation with admittance to the hospital.A closed reduction under anesthesia was attempted but unsuccessful.The surgeon noted disassociation of the products along with unstable hip fracture.The next day, the patient underwent a revision surgery of all products.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 further event information available at the time of this report.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up is being submitted to relay additional information.No product was returned, or pictures provided; therefore, visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: subsequent to this, revision was performed.There is a dislocation of the right hip arthroplasty.Extensive radiolucency along the proximal femoral stem is present as noted.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed for deviations and/ or anomalies with no related deviations / anomalies identified.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.If any further information is received which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.H6: component code: proposed component (annex g) code is: - mechanical (g04)- stem.
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