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Device Problems
Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068); Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
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Patient Problem
Bone Fracture(s) (1870)
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Event Date 10/23/2013 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Concomitant medical product: rotating platform articular surface ultra congruent size 3 right 9 mm height item# 00543202309, lot# 61723264.Porous tibial baseplate size 3, right, item# 630803301, lot# 61534329.Report source: (b)(6).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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It was reported that a patient was revised approximately two years and one-month post implantation due to femoral loosening.The patient fell on the glass and there was a femoral fracture above the prosthesis that was treated by nailing.The fracture has consolidated but has loosened the femoral piece of the prosthesis.There is no additional information available at this time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Upon receipt of additional information it was determined that this item was reported in error.Additional information received indicates this event is not related to an issue with the implanted product.The surgeon attributes the cascade of events to the fracture sustained from falling on the ice that resulted in altered bone healing / patient anatomy complications.
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Event Description
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Upon receipt of additional information it was determined that this item was reported in error.Additional information received indicates this event is not related to an issue with the implanted product.The surgeon attributes the cascade of events to the fracture sustained from falling on the ice that resulted in altered bone healing / patient anatomy complications.
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