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Model Number N/A |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Pain (1994); Ambulation Difficulties (2544); Unequal Limb Length (4534)
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Event Date 06/07/2022 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).D10: 00771100610 femoral stem 12/14 neck taper plasma sprayed press-fit cementless size 6 standard offset reduced neck length 62528353 00877503202 biolox⮠delta, ceramic femoral head, m, 㸠32/0, taper 12/14 3073984 30103203 g7 vit e neutral lnr 32mm c 65233890.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.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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As reported by legal, the patient underwent an initial left total hip arthroplasty.Subsequently, post-operative imaging demonstrated a size mismatch between the femoral head and acetabular liner implanted.As a result, revision surgery occurred where the size 36mm head was exchanged for a size 32mm head.The patient reported bilateral hip pain with left hip being greater than the right and not being able to walk up or down stairs.Patient was prescribed aqua therapy but has reported she has yet to start due to financial reasons.The patient underwent a procedure for implantation of a lumbar spinal cord stimulator.During a follow-up appointment, the patient reports 100% pain relief.No further allegations have been reported.
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