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| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068); Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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| Date of Event |
10/05/2021
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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).Medical product: vngd ps tib brg 12x63/67mm, item# 183622, lot# 901270; biomet cc cruciate tray 67mm, item# 141232, lot# j6802299.Report source - (b)(6).Customer has indicated that the product will 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 or Problem Description
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It was reported that a patient was revised approximately six and a half months post implantation due to femoral loosening.The original tibial component is still in situ.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more information is available at this time.
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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: b3, b4, b5, g3, g6, h1, h2, and h10.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual examination of the returned femoral component found signs of being implanted and a lack of bone ingrowth.X-rays were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review found anatomic alignment of the right knee arthroplasty.There is no sign of implant loosening.Bone quality is osteopenic.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed for deviations and/ or anomalies with no deviations / anomalies identified.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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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