Catalog Number 00450004300 |
Device Problem
Migration (4003)
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Patient Problem
Insufficient Information (4580)
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Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent an initial ankle arthroplasty approximately four (4) months ago.Subsequently, it was noted in the patient's 12-week follow up that the tibial component has subsided.The surgeon is considering revision with a pmi device to implant a custom poly, but the patient is currently using a brace in the meantime.No revision procedure has been reported to date.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).D10: item# 00450001300; lot# 65829342.Item# 00450005304; lot# 65840746.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the product remains implanted.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.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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Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected: b4; b5; d2; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6 no product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Medical records were not provided.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The reported event is unable to be confirmed.If any further information which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
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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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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