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Device Problem
Material Deformation (2976)
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Patient Problem
No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 08/09/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Foreign country: (b)(6).Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Event Description
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It was reported patient was revised approximately one year post implantation due to fracture of the pe liner and the wear of the cup.The liner, cup and head were removed and replaced.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 report is being submitted to relay additional information.Reported event was confirmed with the device being returned and evaluated.Visual inspection found the inner radius of the shell to have wear consistent with a broken liner.The inner radius is heavily worn.The ends of the ring have become thin and sharp.A large amount of bio debris was observed on the outer radius.The device history records were reviewed and no related deviations/ anomalies were identified that affect the reported event.A definitive root cause cannot be determined with the information 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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Manufacturer Narrative
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Upon reassessment of the reported event, the cup was determined to be not reportable.The initial report was forwarded in error and should be voided.The event of the fractured liner will be reported under a uk mfr number, 3002806535-2018-01061.
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Event Description
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Upon reassessment of the reported event, the cup was determined to be not reportable.The initial report was forwarded in error and should be voided.The event of the fractured liner will be reported under a uk mfr number, 3002806535-2018-01061.
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