Model Number N/A |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Fall (1848); Bone Fracture(s) (1870); Osteopenia/ Osteoporosis (2651)
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Event Date 10/16/2023 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that approximately six days post implantation, the patient underwent a revision surgery due to falling and fracturing their femur during rehabilitation.The stem was revised.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).D10: cat# 650-0661 lot# 3149982 delta ceramic fem hd 36/0mm.G2: foreign ¿ australia.The customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation as its location is unknown.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 further information is available at the time of this report.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).H6: component code: mechanical (g04) ¿ stem.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Complaint confirmed based on review of the provided x-rays.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.Radiographs were reviewed by a health care professional and identified the following: sizing of the implant is appropriate.Osteopenia may have contributed to the patient's fracture and eventual subsidence of the hardware.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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