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MB3376 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Migration (4003)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/12/2021
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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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Current information is insufficient to permit a valid conclusion about the cause of this event.A follow up report will be sent upon completion of the device evaluation.Reference report 3004788213-2021-00101.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a revision surgery was performed to address device migration found during a 6-week post-operation follow-up.Both mobi-c devices were removed and replaced by a fusion construct during the revision.This is report one of two for this event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation: the polyethylene inserts were not returned for analysis.The endplates of both devices had evidence of iatrogenic damage, and impingement damage.The backside surfaces of the endplates showed remnants of bone.X-rays were not provided, so the migration cannot be confirmed.The damage seen could have occurred during removal or during plate interaction after migration.Potential cause: root cause was unable to be determined.This event could possibly be attributed to unknown patient, operational or traumatic factors.Dhr review : per dhr reviews, the parts were likely conforming when they left zimmer biomet control.Device use : this device is used for treatment.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report, a follow-up report will be sent.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a revision surgery was performed to address device migration found during a 6-week post-operation follow-up.Both mobi-c devices were removed and replaced by a fusion construct during the revision.This is report one of two for this event.
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