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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER MANUFACTURING B.V. FEMORAL HEAD STERILE PRODUCT 12/14 TAPER; PROSTHESIS, HIP

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ZIMMER MANUFACTURING B.V. FEMORAL HEAD STERILE PRODUCT 12/14 TAPER; PROSTHESIS, HIP Back to Search Results
Model Number N/A
Medical Device Problem Codes Corroded (1131); Material Erosion (1214)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Necrosis (1971); Pain (1994); Fibrosis (3167); Metal Related Pathology (4530)
Date of Event 10/28/2019
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the device location is unknown.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Concomitant medical products: part: 00771100910, lot: 61416336, femoral stem 12/14 neck taper press-fit cementless size 9 standard offset reduced neck length.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001822565-2021-02968.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the patient underwent initial right total hip arthroplasty and subsequently, the patient was revised 9 years later due to pain and elevated metal ions.During the revision, necrotic tissue was debrided.Corrosion was cleaned from the trunnion.Only the femoral head was exchanged.No further event information available at the time of this report.
 
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Reported event was confirmed due to the review of medical records.Medical records were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: an initial right tha was performed.A lab done shows elevated cobalt levels.A revision was performed due to increased pain and elevated cobalt levels.Corrosion was noted on the trunnion and a necrotic capsule was removed.Only the head was replaced, as the liner was in good condition.Zimmer biomet product was implanted.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.A definitive root cause could not 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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Brand Name
FEMORAL HEAD STERILE PRODUCT 12/14 TAPER
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, HIP
Manufacturer (Section D)
ZIMMER MANUFACTURING B.V.
turpeaux industrial park
route #1 km 123.4 bldg #1
mercedita PR 00715
Manufacturer (Section G)
ZIMMER MANUFACTURING B.V.
turpeaux industrial park
route #1 km 123.4 bldg #1
mercedita PR 00715
Manufacturer Contact
christina arnt
56 e. bell dr.
warsaw, IN 46582
5745273773
MDR Report Key12629103
Report Number0002648920-2021-00342
Device Sequence Number19688515
Product Code LZO
UDI-Device Identifier00889024144675
UDI-Public(01)00889024144675(17)200530(10)61530648
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateME
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K953337
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Device Implanted Year2010
Device Explanted Year2019
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Consumer,Health Professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 12/09/2021
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date05/30/2020
Device Model NumberN/A
Device Catalogue Number00801803202
Device Lot Number61530648
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Was the Report Sent to FDA? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 09/17/2021
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer12/02/2021
Initial Report FDA Received Date10/13/2021
Supplement Report FDA Received Date12/10/2021
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Initial
If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list
FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement
N/A
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Hospitalization; Required Intervention;
Patient SexFemale
Patient Weight60 KG
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