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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
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| Date of Event |
08/09/2021
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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).Concomitant medical products: persona tibia cemented 5 degree stemmed catalog # 42532006702 , lot # 63821043; palacos r 1x40 single catalog # 00111214001 ,lot # 88694748; palacos r 1x40 single catalog # 00111214001 ,lot # 88694748; palacos r 1x40 single catalog # 00111214001 , lot # 87154603; headless trocar drill pin 3.2 mm diameter 75 mm length catalog # 00590102000, lot # 63896087; patella reamer blade with pilot hole 41 mm diameter single use only catalog # 00597909541 lot # 63781509; oscillating saw blade strykerâ® power systems catalog # 25090127yg1 , lot # 68409; articular surface medial congruent (mc) right 12 mm height use with tibia sizes c-d/cr femur sizes 8-9 catalog # 42522100512 , lot # 63473170; all poly patella cemented 32 mm diameter catalog # 42540000032 , lot # 63913695.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned because it remains implanted.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filled for this event: 3007963827-2021-00168, 0001822565-2021-02168, 0001822565-2021-02170, 0001822565-2021-02171.Product location is unknown.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported patient underwent a revision procedure 3 years post implantation due to pain, swelling and tibial loosening.The surgeon stated that upon opening noticed that the tibial prosthesis was completely loose and the femoral prosthesis was coming loose.Patient is currently in rehab.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more is available at this time.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Reported event was confirmed by review of x-rays provided.Device was not returned.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.There are warnings in the package insert that this type of event can occur and risks are addressed in risk documentation.Per package insert (b)(6): loosening, pain and swelling are known adverse effect of the procedure.X-ray review indicates there is tibial loosening.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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