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| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Malposition of Device (2616); Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Scar Tissue (2060)
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| Date of Event |
02/10/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as he product 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 or Problem Description
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It was reported that patient underwent right total knee revision approximately 12 years post implantation.Subsequently, patient was revised again approximately 7 months later.The poly and tibia were revised.The tibia was found grossly loose with varus alignment.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up is being submitted to relay additional information.Below are the results of the investigation: no product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.The reported products were reviewed for compatibility with no issues noted.Medical records were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: the patient had first revision for loosening of the tibial plate and a review of the ops note found no complication.The tibial was grossly loose.Scar tissue was noted.No complication was noted during the surgery.The femoral component was well fixed.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.Per package insert: pain, loosening is a known adverse effect of the system.No corrective actions, preventive actions, or field actions resulted after the investigation of this event.The complaint is confirmed.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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Event or Problem Description
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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up is being submitted to relay additional information.Updated: b4, b5, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3, h6, and h10.Additional information: d10 - concomitant devices - refobacin bc r 1x40 us catalog #: 110034355 lot # 907cai1801; femoral component option for cemented use only size f right catalog #:00599401692 lot # n/i; stem extension straight15mm dia x 30mmlength (combined length catalog #: 00598801215, lot # 62752765; articular surface usewith lps/lps-flex 51 or 52suffix femorals size ef 12mm height catalog #: 00596203212, lot # 64687730; trabecular metal distal femoral augment block, catalog #: 00549003610, lot # n/i; stem extension straight15mm dia x 30mmlength(combined length75mm) catalog #: 00596203212, lot # 64687730; trabecular metal distal femoral augment block ,catalog #: 00598801215 lot # 62746050; trabecular metal tibial half block augment tapered left lateral/ right medial with screws catalog #: 00544800438.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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Event or Problem Description
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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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